Because an eagle is the symbol of Saint John
because an eagle was the symbol of st john
an eagle. eagles are fun. so are pigeons
The eagle on a church lectern symbolizes the four gospel writers: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Each gospel writer is associated with a different wing of the eagle, emphasizing their role in spreading the word of God. The eagle is also a symbol of divine inspiration and protection.
A stand on which is a bookrest. On the lectern usually rests a Bible and it is from the lectern that the Bible is read during church services. Sometimes lecterns are plain and simple - made from wood. Sometimes, however they can be very ornate. The usual form of lectern that is found in very old churches is a brass stand on which is mounted a large brass eagle and the Bible is placed on the eagle's back on its outstretched wings. This symbolises the message of the Bible flying to all corners of the world as the Word of God is proclaimed from the lectern.
The most common sort of lectern is in the shape of an eagle with out-stretched wings, standing on a post with a ball on top. The bible is rested on the back of the eagle's wings. The ball on the top of the post represents the world and the eagle symbolises the word of god being spread across the world because of the bible on its back. The eagle can also mean that god is keeping watch over the world because the eagle has very good eyesight. In my suggestions if you want to know more about it then simple go through the site intelligentlecterns.com .
Oxford Lectern Bible was created in 1935.
Oblong means that something is elongated. Examples are a rectangle and an oval. An oblong pulpit lectern would be a lectern that is elongated in shape.
That is the correct spelling of "lectern" (a lecture stand).
A computer lectern allows a professor to put his or her laptop on the lectern while conducting a lecture. Lecterns can be purchased at retailers such as Office Max.
A reading desk in a Church is usually referred to as a lectern.
A lectern is a sloping upright reading stand - they are used in Churches or for public speaking such as a debate.
Below the alter are the pulpit and lectern, a stand on which the Bible rests and from which Bible readings are given.