What is another word for altar slab?
Pronunciation: [ˈɒltə slˈab] (IPA) 
Altar slab, also known as the communion table or holy table, is the focal point of any church. It is the altar on which the priest celebrates Mass, and it is traditionally made of stone. However, there are other synonyms for the altar slab, such as altar table, sanctuary table, or credence table. The altar may also have a frontal or antependium, which is a cloth that covers the front of the altar. This cloth may be embroidered or decorated with religious symbols or images. Additionally, some churches use an altar stone, which is a smaller stone placed in the center of the altar slab and is considered to be a representation of Christ.
