holy table

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But the greatest part of them imitating that which they admired, drew near to the tribunal of penance, and the holy table.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 16 by Scott, Walter, Sir

In English: "I swear, that the holy table of the sun seems oblong to me, and I promise to remain in this opinion until my last breath."

From Niels Klim's journey under the ground being a narrative of his wonderful descent to the subterranean lands; together with an account of the sensible animals and trees inhabiting the planet Nazar and the firmament. by Gierlow, John

Then the three knights took up the holy table and the Sangreal and went into the city; and there, in a chapel, they buried Sir Percival’s sister right solemnly.

From The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights by Knowles, James, Sir

Charles X. kneels on a cushion before the holy table, which is supported by the Dauphin and the Duke of Orleans.

From The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X by Imbert de Saint-Amand, Arthur Léon, baron

The iconostasis has three doors in it; one in the centre, before the holy table, and one on each side.

From Visits To Monasteries in the Levant by Curzon, Robert