solea definition
Marble soleas in front of the iconostasis at Moni Arkadiou, Crete. The soleas (Greek: ÏÏÎ»Î¹Î¿Î½ = Latin: solea meaning an elevated place) is an extension of the sanctuary platform in an Eastern Orthodox temple (church building). The soleas projects beyond the iconostasis, forming a narrow walkway running the full length of the iconostasis.