 The Prothesis is located behind the Iconostasis and consists of a small table, also known as the Table of Oblation, on which the bread and wine are prepared for the Divine Liturgy.It is most often placed on the north side of the Altar, or in a separate chamber (itself referred to as the "Prothesis") on the north side of the central apse.Originally, the Prothesis was located in the same room as the Holy Table, being simply a smaller table placed against the eastern wall to the north of the Holy Table.