Bible Encyclopedias
Peristerion

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(περιστερή , a dove), the place over the altar where hung the silver dove, the emblem of the Holy Ghost. (See DOVE).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Peristerion'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/peristerion.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.