Brass Lectern, Truro Cathedral

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Brass Lectern, Truro Cathedral

Image: © Derek Voller Taken: 12 Sep 2011

Eagle lecterns are very common in churches. The Eagle is the symbol used to depict St John the Evangelist. It is understood that it's his writing that most clearly sees the light and divinity of Christ. This example is particularly fine.

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Image Location

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Latitude
50.264421
Longitude
-5.051616