An eagle lectern is a lectern in the shape of an eagle on whose outstretched wings the Bible rests. ... The symbolism of the eagle derived from the belief that the bird was capable of staring into the sun and that Christians similarly were able to gaze unflinchingly at the revelation of the divine word.

Why is there an eagle in the Anglican Church?

The eagle is often used in our Anglican churches as part of the lectern, from which the lessons are read during worship. The eagle is also used as a symbol of St. ... John the Apostle, who some will argue has the clearest writing about the divine nature of Jesus Christ.

What does the eagle represent in the Catholic Church?

The eagle is steeped in religious tradition as well. In Christian art, the eagle often represents the resurrection of Christ because the sight of an eagle rising in flight is a powerful one. It is the artistic symbol of the Gospel of St.