Pivtorak & Company | Iconostases, altars, and kiots made to order

"The place of the sanctuary is arranged with the same reverence as the service itself" — thus, every detail of the altar serves the order and dignity of the temple. The bishop's chair is a necessary attribute of the eastern part of the altar. During the bishop's service, the bishop sits in this c..

“The altar is the heart of the temple, and even its simplest form serves the highest purpose” The church altar of a concise form is created without excessive decor for temples that prefer restraint and simplicity in liturgical space. The altar is handmade from natural wood. You can choose between a..

Gold on the tree is not for splendor, but as a sign that the Most Precious is present here. The tabernacle made of alder wood is designed for the respectful storage of the Holy Gifts in the church altar. The product is made from alder wood and is adorned with gilding using gold leaf (mirror gold), ..

“When the altar is integrated into the wall of the altar, it seems to grow into the temple itself” The altar, or proscomidia table, stands in the altar, where the priest performs the proscomidia: the preparation of bread and wine for the Divine Liturgy. This altar is a special variant for altars wh..

A humble tree, sanctified by service, becomes a treasury for the highest Treasure. The handmade alder tabernacle is designed for the respectful storage of the Holy Gifts on the altar of the church. The product is made from alder wood, and the color is agreed upon with the customer individually to e..

“The warm wood and restrained gold: everything here serves the silence and focus of the altar” The proskomidi table, or altar table, stands in the altar, where the priest performs the proskomidia: the preparation of bread and wine for the Divine Liturgy. This proskomidi table is handmade from alder..

“The chalice on the altar reminds us why the Church gathers”At the center of the main panel of this set is a carved Eucharistic Chalice, surrounded by delicate scrolls and a diamond lattice. Thus, the altar directly indicates its purpose: the Sacrament of Communion is performed on it. The set includ..

“What is created for the sanctuary is created with prayer in every carving” The carved altar with twisted columns and narrative panels is designed for temples where the altar is decorated solemnly and in the traditions of classical sacred carving. The corners of the altar are adorned with twisted c..

“The height of the iconostasis leads the gaze upwards — from the holy images to the cross at the very top”For the church in the town of Klesiv, the workshop Pivtorak & Company created an iconostasis that spans the entire width of the altar wall. The central part rises above the side wings and ho..

“When the tree absorbs the light of gold, the wall between the altar and the people becomes a window to the sky”This two-tiered iconostasis was made by Pivtorak & Company for the church in the village of Khmilno in the Lviv region, consecrated on February 16, 2025. The frame and openwork carving..

“I am the vine, you are the branches: he who abides in Me bears fruit” In front of the iconostasis, on the tetrapod, there is an icon of the feast, and it is here that the community celebrates each solemnity of the church year. This tetrapod is handcrafted from oak, without gilding: the beauty of t..

“Here, in the silence of the altar, the preparation for the Divine Liturgy begins” The proskomidi table, or altar table, stands in the church altar, where the priest performs the proskomidia: the preparation of bread and wine for the Eucharist. This proskomidi table is handmade from oak, without gi..

“A well-equipped altar provides the priest with peace to focus on the most important things” The proskomidiynyk, or altar, stands in the sanctuary, where the priest performs the proskomedia: the preparation of bread and wine for the Divine Liturgy. This proskomidiynyk is handmade from oak, without ..

“The honored icon deserves a worthy place, before which the community stops in prayer” The side kiot is installed along the walls of the temple or on either side of the iconostasis to place a temple or especially honored icon in it. This kiot is handmade from natural wood without gilding, available..

Christ with the Chalice on the doors reminds us: here resides the One who is both the Sacrifice and the High Priest. The carved tabernacle-temple is made of natural oak in the shape of a church with five domes topped with crosses. The side surfaces are adorned with relief-carved icons, among which ..

“Just as columns hold the vault of the temple, so faith holds the human heart” The tetrapod stands in the center of the temple in front of the iconostasis, and it is to it that the faithful approach to venerate the icon of the feast. This tetrapod is handcrafted from alder and adorned with gold lea..

“The Word and the Chalice are together, for He who speaks in the Gospel Himself gives Himself in the Mystery” The tetrapod stands before the iconostasis, and an icon of the feast is placed on it, to which the faithful approach. This tetrapod is handmade from alder and decorated with gold leaf with ..

“The tree that has grown with ornament becomes the language through which the temple speaks of the Creator”The altar with carved arched panels combines a strict cubic shape with a dense plant ornament. Each side is divided into arched fields with relief scenes, and the corner columns are covered wit..

“The cup carved from wood reminds us of the Cup from which God's people receive life” The tetrapod is a place for the faithful to meet with the icon of the feast: they pray before it, approach it to venerate. This tetrapod is handcrafted from alder and decorated with gilding using gold leaf. The ce..

The oak grows for centuries to then serve the temple for centuries. The handmade oak tabernacle, or kiot, is an altar item in which the Holy Gifts are stored. The product is made in solid oak or alder wood, available in two sizes: 55x55x105 cm and 75x75x120 cm. The size and color are agreed upon wi..