AMBO, a kind of Pulpit, or Desk, anciently used in Churches, whereon the Priests and Deacons stood to read, or sing part of the Service; and preach to the People. See PULPIT. It was ascended by Steps; which occasioned that part of the Office performed there, to be called the Gradual. See GRADUAL. The Term is derived from αναβαίνω, I mount.—The Latins also called it Analogium; by reason they read there. The Ambo was mounted upon two Sides; and hence some derive the Appellation, from ambo, both. The Gospel was read at the Top of the Ambo; the Epistle a Step lower.
