Soleas

Of uncertain origin)) is an extension of the sanctuary platform in an Eastern Orthodox temple (church building).

In some major churches in Greece, the soleas sometimes extends far out from the iconostasis into the nave.

The solea will be separated from the main part of the nave by a waist-high wall with icons and a central opening.

Liturgically in these churches, the solea will be where the Deacon stands to read the petitions, where the readings will take place and where the people will come to receive communion (by entering the sides of the solea to north and south and leaving through the center opening.

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