Pew Chair

 

Pew Cushion

A cushion, either attached or loose which is made to fit the seat and or seat and back of a wooden pew as an aftermarket product rather than purchasing new upholstered pews.

Phylactery

A scroll or roll (made of parchment), usually shown unfurled, sometimes containing lettering, signifying the Word of God.

Pila

In churches, a holy water font, consisting of a bowl mounted on a shaft, as distinguished from a font hanging from or secured to a wall or pier.

Pillar

A post or column.

Pillar Stone

Same as cornerstone. A stone memorial, usually pillar-shaped.

Pinaculum

In ancient Greek or Roman architecture, a roof terminating in a ridge (the ordinary covering for a temple, since private houses had flat roofs.

  

Pinnacle

An Apex. In Gothic architecture and other styles of architecture a small, largely ornamental body or shaft terminated by a pyramid or spire.

Pishtaq

(Persian) A monumental portal for the entrance of an ornamental building.

Place of Assembly

 

Plate Tracery

Tracery whose openings are or seem to be pierced through thin slabs of stone.

Plenum

In suspended ceiling construction, the space between the suspended ceiling and the main structure above.

  

Plinth

A square or rectangular base for column, pilaster or door framing. A solid monumental base, often ornamented with moldings, bas reliefs, or inscriptions, to support a statue or memorial.

Podium

1. An elevated platform for a speaker's stand. 2.The high platform on which Roman temples were generally placed 3.The stand behind which a speaker stands while delivering speech.

Pointed Arch

Any arch with a point at its apex, characteristic of, but confined to Gothic architecture.

Poor Box

A box of wood or metal place at the entrance of a church where one may give a contribution to those less fortunate.

Poppyhead

A ornament generally used for the finials of pew ends and similar pieces of church furniture.

Portal

An impressive or monumental entrance or door to a building which is typically highly decorated.

Portico

A porch or covered walk consisting of a roof supported by columns.

PraiseBuilding

Any building used as a House of Worship, regardless of faith. This term is used for churches, synagogues, mosques, temples or other houses of worship.