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altar facing — noun or altar front : frontal 2 … Useful english dictionary
Altar cloth — Altar covered with white altar cloths. An (altar cloth) is used by various religious groups to cover an altar. Christianity, ancient Judaism, and Buddhism are among the world religions that use altar cloths. Because many altars are made of wood… … Wikipedia
Altar Frontal — • An appendage which covers the entire front of the altar, from the lower part of the table to the predella, and from the gospel corner to that of the epistle side Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Frontal Altar Fro … Catholic encyclopedia
Altar (in Liturgy) — • In the New Law the altar is the table on which the Eucharistic Sacrifice is offered Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar (in Liturgy) Altar (in Liturgy) … Catholic encyclopedia
Altar Cavity — • A small square or oblong chamber in the body of the altar, in which are placed the relics of two canonized martyrs Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Cavity Altar Cavity … Catholic encyclopedia
ALTAR — (Heb. מִזְבֵּח, mizbe aḥ, derived from the root zbḥ (זבח), meaning to slaughter (as a sacrifice) ), originally the place where sacrificial slaughter was performed (e.g., the sacrifice of Isaac in Gen. 22). According to biblical law however,… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Altar Cloths — • The custom of using three altar cloths began probably in the ninth century, but at present it is of strict obligation for the licit celebration of Mass Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Cloths Altar Cloths … Catholic encyclopedia
Altar Protector — • A cover made of cloth, baize or velvet which is placed on the table of the altar, during the time in which the sacred functions do not take place Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar Protector Altar Protector … Catholic encyclopedia
Altar, Double — • An altar having a double front constructed in such a manner that Mass may be celebrated on both sides of it at the same time Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Altar, Double … Catholic encyclopedia
Altar — Al tar, n. [OE. alter, auter, autier, fr. L. altare, pl. altaria, altar, prob. fr. altus high: cf. OF. alter, autier, F. autel. Cf. {Altitude}.] 1. A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
