doom-stool

Updated: June 28, 2025

So noble-hearted Barachias came alone to the contest, to help and champion the truth. The king sat down before all on a doom-stool high and exalted, and bade his son sit beside him. He, in reverence and awe of his father, consented not thereto, but sat near him on the ground.

Saint John of Damascus - Barlaam and Ioasaph