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Gates, Holy
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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the name given to the folding gates in the center of the iconostasis, or screen, which, in the modern Greek churches, separates the body of the church from the holy of holies. The holy gates are opened and shut frequently during the service, part of the prayers and lessons being recited in front of them and part within the adytum.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Gates, Holy'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​g/gates-holy.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Gates, Holy'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​g/gates-holy.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.