 When one enters the sanctuary, one is said to be going into the βωμός or βῆμα.The altar itself in such a church may be referred to as either the "Holy Table" (Greek Ἁγία Τράπεζα) or the "Throne" (chu "Prestól").For both Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Eastern Catholics, the Holy Table (altar) is normally free-standing, although in very small sanctuaries it might be placed flush against the back wall for reasons of space.