St Patrick's Parish, Southport: Parish History

The Lectern or Ambo

Also featured on the sanctuary is the ambo or lectern from which the Word of God is proclaimed and celebrated. Again, it is made in complementary style to the font and altar, and features four pillars, one on each elevation, representing the four Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and the key line from St. Patrick's Breastplate on the front elevation - " ... be thou my true word". The ambo is surmounted by a large glass holder for the lectionary, from which the Scriptures are read each day.