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| | Altar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Altars (Hebrew mizbe'ah, from a word meaning "to slay") in the Hebrew Bible were typically made of earth (Ex. | | | The altar is used as the place of offering in the celebration of the eucharist, where bread and wine are offered to God the Father and the Holy Spirit is invoked to make his Son Jesus Christ present in the gifts. | | | Also kept on the altar is the Gospel book and the antimension, a silken cloth imprinted with an icon of Christ being prepared for burial, which has a relic sewn into it and bears the signature of the bishop. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: High Altar |
| | A sacrifice necessarily supposes a priest and an altar, and the Acts of the Apostles (ii, 42) plainly indicate that the faithful are to participate in the prayers of the sacrifice and to partake of the victim. | | | The high altar is so called from the fact that it is the chief altar in a church, and also because it is raised on an elevated plane in the sanctuary, where it may be seen simultaneously by all the faithful in the body of the church. | | | Hence in the early days of the Church the altar was usually placed in a chapel at the head of the edifice, the back of which, whatever may have been the character of the building, looked directly towards the East, in such a way that it could be seen from any part by the faithful. |
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| | Altar server - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | In the Roman Catholic Church, altar servers that are studying to become priests or deacons might actually be acolytes, which is a necessary preparatory office before ordination. | | | In the Roman Catholic Church, altar servers help the priest and deacon during the liturgy, especially the Mass. | | | In situations where a Bishop is present, there will often be two dedicated servers who will help him with his miter and crosier. |
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| | In all the religions of antiquity, it was the usage of the priests and the people to pass around the altar in the course of the sun, that is to say, from the east, by the way of the south, to the west, singing paeans or hymns of praise as part of their worship. | | | Altar-A raised area (altus) within a house of worship that, in nearly all religions, is used for sacrifice and other sacred activities. | | | The altar was occasionally conceived of as the spiritual center of the world and stands in close connection with the symbolic meaning of the mountain and of the tree. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: History of the Christian Altar |
| | This original form of consecration consisted in the solemn transfer of the relics of a martyr to the altar of a newly erected church The translation of the bodies of Sts. | | | the idea of the stone altar, the use of which afterwards became universal in the West, is evidently derived from the custom of celebrating the anniversaries and other feasts in honour of those who died for the Faith. | | | With a sponge he then washed the table of the altar, and returning to the door he sprinkled the people with what remained of the holy water. |
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| | Altar - International Standard Bible Encyclopedia |
| | The next is the altar built at the place of Shechem, by which Abraham formally took possession, on behalf of his descendants, of the whole land of Canaan (Genesis 12:7). | | | Their first mention is in the case of the altar built by Noah after the Flood (Genesis 8:20). | | | The earliest provision for an altar as a portion of a fixed establishment of religion is found in Exodus 20:24-26, immediately after the promulgation of the Decalogue. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Altar (In Liturgy) |
| | Later on the altar was placed, in churches, in the apse against, or at least near, the wall, so that the priest when celebrating faced the east, and behind him the people were placed. | | | A portable altar in a wider sense is one that may be carried from one place to another in the liturgical sense it is a consecrated altar-stone, sufficiently large to hold the Sacred Host and the greater part of the base of the chalice. | | | The fact that in the early ages of Christianity only the bishop celebrated Mass, assisted by his clergy, who received Holy Communion from the bishop's hands, is the reason that only one altar was erected in each church, but after the introduction of private Masses the necessity of several altars in each church arose. |
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| | altar on Encyclopedia.com |
| | The Christian altar is the place to celebrate the Eucharist, a sacrifice in the traditional view. | | | A nomad altar in a tent shows a picture of the Dalai Lama, who Tibetan Buddhists still worship. |
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| | Newly Renovated Saint Mary's Is Dedicated |
| | The altar was covered with a linen cloth for the celebration of the Eucharist and the candles on the altar and throughout the church were lit recalling Christ as the light of the world. | | | The altar, church and congregation were then incensed as a sign of the prayer which would waft up to God in this place of prayer. | | | Archbishop Donoghue then prayed the prayer of dedication and anointed the altar and walls of the church with chrism, a symbol of Christ who offered His life on the cross, and a sign that the church is set apart for worship. |
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| | Altar |
| | Kneeling in front of the altar is a symbol for your respectful and reverent ethics and the ability to sacrifice small desires on the "altar of your ideals". | | | The center of worship in a church or synagogue. | | | All these aspects symbolize that the altar is the material foundation that supports the work; it is the fixed place, the earthly buttress, where power is manifested and made actual in the world. |
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| | Vintage Altar of Heaven |
| | The Xian Altar of Heaven is the oldest of its kind found in China to date. | | | An says that the Xian altar shows that, by contrast, people during the Tang used natural materials and sought simplicity to show the heavens their respect and sincerity. | | | Emperors mounted the steps of the Altar of Heaven barefoot, accompanied by an orchestra playing religious hymns, to prostrate themselves before celestial deities. |
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| | Welcome to This is Toni's Place - SOKA GAKKAI INTERNATIONAL - ALTAR |
| | Altar Evergreens Evergreens symbolize the "property-of-action", the Buddha's enlightened physical property or his compassionate action and the potential to form a correct relationship with the environment that allows us to manifest our Buddha nature. | | | Although traditional meaning has been assigned to the various parts of the prayer beads, they have no special power and are not an essential part of the Buddhist practice. | | | The incense burner is placed in the center of the altar, and incense is burned from left to right. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Altar Cards |
| | For the sake of symmetry, another containing the prayer "Deus qui humanae substantiae", which is said by the celebrant when he blesses the cruet of water, and the psalm "Lavabo", recited at the washing of the hands, was placed on the Epistle side. | | | They were not used before the sixteenth century, and even at present are not employed at the Mass celebrated by a bishop, who reads all the prayers from the Pontifical Canon. | | | To assist the memory of the celebrant at Mass in those prayers which he should know by heart, cards on which these prayers are printed are placed on the altar in the middle, and at each end. |
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| | My Altar |
| | New on the altar, you'll immediately see the following items are new: the statuary, the candles, the torc, and the second shelf. | | | Yes, that is a copy of the Necronomicon right next to The Satanic Bible, The Gnostic Gospels, and the Book of Mormon. | | | I didn't want to buy expensive things for my altar, but I needed three central things: an unscented 3-wick candle, a representation of a tree, and a well. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Eucharist |
| | The name given to the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar in its twofold aspect of sacrament and Sacrifice of Mass, and in which Jesus Christ is truly present under the bread and wine. | | | This extensive nomenclature, describing the great mystery from such different points of view, is in itself sufficient proof of the central position the Eucharist has occupied from the earliest ages, both in the Divine worship and services of the Church and in the life of faith and devotion which animates her members. | | | The expression "Blessed Sacrament of the Altar", introduced by Augustine, is at the present day almost entirely restricted to catechetical and popular treatises. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Altar Candlesticks |
| | We have no documentary evidence that candlesticks were placed on the altar during the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice before the tenth century. | | | Leo IV (847-855) declared that only the relics of saints and the book of the Gospels might be placed on the altar (Hamel; De cura pastorum). | | | Rom., VI, i, 6), during Mass or other functions, at least on solemn feasts, they cannot be covered with a cloth or veil (Cong. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Altar Crucifix |
| | It is probable that the custom of placing a crucifix on the altar did not commence long before the sixth century. | | | Rit., 16 November, 1649), except during High Mass on the altar at which Mass is celebrated on Holy Thursday when the veil is of white material (Cong. | | | From the, first Vespers of Passion Sunday to the unveiling of the cross on Good Friday, even if a solemn feast occur during this interval, the altar-crucifix is covered with a violet veil (Cong. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Altar Frontal |
| | The frontal (antipendium, pallium altaris) is an appendage which covers the entire front of the altar, from the lower part of the table (mensa) to the predella, and from the gospel corner to that of the epistle side. | | | (3) During a solemn Requiem Mass at an altar in the tabernacle of which the Blessed Sacrament is kept, the black antipendium cannot be used (Cong. | | | Regularly, the colour of the antipendium should correspond with the colour of the feast or office of the day (Caerem. |
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| | Bible Dictionary: Altars in the Bible and Ancient Near East |
| | Small incense altars were found inside the temple apparently flanking the entrance to the debir "holy of holies" They can be seen in the photo on the left. | | | Bible Dictionary: Altars in the Bible and Ancient Near East | | | This page is part of the Hypertext Bible Commentary - Amos, if you have reached it as a standalone page, to view it in context, go to www.bible.gen.nz |
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| | St. Joseph's Day Altars |
| | "All of the items on the altar * food, candles, medals, holy cards and fava beans * are blessed by a priest in a special ceremony the afternoon before an altar is 'broken.'" That evening people may visit to pray and leave petitions. | | | Today the individuals who work on the altars are fulfilling their own promises to St. Joseph "to share their blessings with those in need." | | | My own journey to the St. Joseph's Day altars began while I was conducting research on Spiritualism and Vodun in New Orleans. |
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| | Holy Sacrifice of the Mass - Altar, Vessels, Vestments |
| | Altar Cards (the larger is in the center, containing prayers which the priest reads at the Offertory and Canon. | | | The smaller one on the Epistle side has the prayers read by the priest when washing his hands after the Offertory. | | | When the ordaining bishop gives it to the new priest, he says: “Receive the priestly garment, for the Lord is Powerful to increase in you love and perfection.” |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Altar Cloths |
| | This border must not rest on the table of the altar. | | | One piece folded in such manner as to cover the altar twice from the epistle to the gospel end will answer (Rubr. | | | The use of altar-cloths goes back to the early centuries of the Church. |
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| | Altar Servers |
| | This is an oral examination given by the priest. | | | Each level is tested differently and I especially encourage the older acolytes to move into the acolyte captain's position with the incentive that they are the ones who will serve at special masses such as (1) 1st communion, (2) Christmas, (3) Easter and (4) the Bishop's visits. | | | Sacramentary--the book the priest prays from during the mass at the altar. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Altar Lamp |
| | For symbolical reasons olive oil is prescribed for the lamp burning before the altar of the Blessed Sacrament, for it is a symbol of purity, peace, and godliness. | | | If the resources of the church permit, it is the rule of the Caerem. | | | iv, 6), not only as an ornament of the altar, but for the purpose of worship. |
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| | Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly . BELIEF & PRACTICE . Altar Servers . October 22, 2004 PBS |
| | AMANDA BRADLEY (Altar Server, St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church): Whenever I came to Mass, I thought it was so cool that they got to be up there and light the candles, get involved. | | | PATTY SCHUTZ (Altar Server, St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church): And, I always thought Mass was boring and that it might make it more fun. | | | SAKOWICZ: When I was in grammar school, the sisters would say to the boys, "You be altar boys." And then it was certainly a way to pique an interest for young boys to consider the priesthood. |
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| | Official Altar Boys Website |
| | Released in 1984, the Altar Boys first record demonstrated the power and passion that would define the Boys for over a decade. |
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| | Family Altar Web Site |
| | After the initial altar was completed and in use, I saw how it sparked an interest in encouraging and promoting prayer. | | | Knowing that I am a hobbyist furniture maker, a local church inquired about making an altar, which was strong and portable enough to be used throughout the Sunday school department. | | | May prayer bring forth much fruit in your lives. |
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| | The Heart of Dharma Collection - Pictures of Buddha. Thangka and Dharma Altar Cards. Dharma Teachings. White Tara, ... |
| | Our Thangka and Dharma Teaching Altar Cards are the perfect size and format...easily accessible for your dharma studies, spiritual practice, and inspiration. | | | Thangka Altar Cards available: Avalokiteshvara, Green Tara, Manjushri, Medicine Buddha, Padmasambhava, Buddha Shayamuni, Vajrasattva with Consort, and White Tara. | | | The Heart of Dharma Collection—Eight exquisite thangka images of Buddhist deities and four precious dharma teachings. |
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| | Christian Cartoons, Church Humor, Humorous Illustration by Cartoonist Len Jones |
| | Altar Ego is a cartoon depicting the foibles and challenges of everyday church and Christian life. | | | ALTAR EGO - Actively shared in over 500 Christian related publications and Church Organizations around the world. | | | God continues to use this ministry to bring laughter to Christians and non-Christians alike. |
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| | Eucharist - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The Blessed Sacrament and the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar are also common terms for the consecrated elements, especially when reserved in the Church tabernacle. | | | Roman Catholics use many other terms, including the Mass, the Memorial of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of the Lord, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and the Holy Mysteries | | | Other Churches and denominations also use these terms, but generally not as their basic, routine term. |
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| | New Catholic Dictionary: altar |
| | In the Church founded by Christ the altar is the table on which the Sacrifice of the Mass is offered. | | | In ancient basilicas it was placed so that the priest faced the laity. | | | Altars of the early Church were probably of wood. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Privileged Altar |
| | It is personal when it is inherent in the priest, so that it does not depend on the altar, but on the priest who celebrates. | | | Hence whoever the priest may be who celebrates Mass at such an altar, the indulgence is gained. | | | viii) of declaring privileged one altar in even church and public chapel or oratory, whether it be consecrated or not, of their dioceses, provided this privilege had not been previously granted to any other altar in such church under the same conditions. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Altar Bell |
| | It may also be rung at the "Domine non sum dignus", and again before the distribution of Holy Communion to the laity, and at other times according to the custom of the place. | | | (2) It is not rung at low Masses at any altar of such church, but in such cases a low signal may be given with the bell at the sacristy door when the priest is about to begin Mass (Gardellini, Instr. | | | A small bell placed on the credence or in some other convenient place on the epistle side of the altar. |
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| | Mother of Our Savior, Traditional Catholic Gifts,Church Altar Candles,Holy Water Supplies,Angels |
| | This is the best way, St. Pius X wrote, to "pray holy Mass." Whoever attends Mass truly stands at the foot of the Cross on Calvary because Jesus multilocates that one Sacrifice by bringing it to our altars; the difference being only that He does so in an unbloody manner. | | | Traditional Catholic Gifts • Catholic Devotional Items • Church Altar Candles | | | Mother of Our Savior, Traditional Catholic Gifts,Church Altar Candles,Holy Water Supplies,Angels |
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| | National Altar Guild |
| | Thank you for your tremendous response assisting the churches destroyed by Hurricane Katrina on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. | | | I teach school and cannot return your phone calls during the day. | | | The purpose of the National Altar Guild Association (NAGA) is to assist parish, diocesan, and provincial altar guilds through information, resources, and communication including a quarterly newsletter—the Epistle. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Altar Screen |
| | Its purpose seems to be to separate the altar from the rest of the sanctuary, and to attract to the altar the eyes of those who enter the church. | | | This decoration of the altar was not known before the twelfth century. | | | In the eleventh century the structure was usually made of metal, in the thirteenth century of stone, and from the fourteenth century of wood. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Altar Candles |
| | This is not expressly prescribed by the rubrics, but merely deduced from the rubric describing the manner of incensing the altar (Ritus celebrandi Missam, tit. | | | 4), which says that the celebrant incenses both sides of the altar with three swings of the censer prout distribuuntur candelabra. | | | The seventh candle should be somewhat higher than the others, and should be placed at the middle of the altar in line with the other six. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Altar Cavity |
| | (16 February, l906) decided that if the relic of only one martyr is placed in it the consecration is valid, to these may be properly added the relics of other saints, especially of those in whose honour the church of the altar is consecrated. | | | This cavity must be hewn in the natural stone of the altar. | | | This is a small square or oblong chamber in the body of the altar, in which are placed, according to the "Pontificale Romanum" (De Eccles. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Altar Steps |
| | At present the number of steps leading up to the high altar is for symbolical reasons uneven; usually three, five, or seven, including the upper platform (predella). | | | Those in the catacombs were constructed on the pavement, and in churches they were usually erected over the confession, or spot where the remains of martyrs were deposited. | | | In the beginning altars were not erected on steps. |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Altar Curtain |
| | The pillars were surmounted by angels holding candelabra, in which candles were burnt on solemn occasions. | | | Formerly, in most basilicas, cathedrals, and large churches a large structure in the form of a cupola or dome resting on four columns was erected over the high altar, which was called the ciborium. | | | Between the columns ran metal rods, holding rings to which were fastened curtains which according to the rubrics of the individual churches, were drawn around the altar at certain parts of Mass. |
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| | Altar - OneLook Dictionary Search |
| | ALTAR : Irivng Hexham's Concise Dictionary of Religion [home, info] | | | Altar (in Liturgy) : Catholic Encyclopedia [home, info] | | | Phrases that include Altar: altar boy, high altar, altar rail, altar wine, altar call, more... |
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| | CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Portable Altar |
| | It must be consecrated by bishop or other person having faculties to do so. | | | When a church is consecrated, a piece of cloth large enough to form several antimensia is placed on the altar. | | | It is consecrated by the bishop pouring wine and holy chrism on it and stiffening it with a mixture consisting of relics pounded up with wax or fragrant gum. |
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| | On the flanks can be seen processions of the First Family and friends--both alive and deceased--who were present at first sacrifice, as well as senators, magistrates, priests, Vestal Virgins and ceremonial attendants. | | | Replacing a temporary structure of wood and paintings, this beautiful altar was later rebuilt in Luna marble (covering a tufa and travertine base). | | | The Altar of Peace was dedicated to pietas and the pax romana of Augustus on July 4, 13 BC, near Campus Martius on the Via Flaminia. |
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| | Altar - el Dia de los Muertos |
| | The masks represent myths, goddess and god's personalities from their indigenous world combined with the representation of saints and demons. | | | The Altar is erected in the middle of four symbolic columns represented by four desks which in turn represent the four stages of life, the four points of the earth, the four seasons and the four mathematical points upon which the Pyramids were built. | | | Due to the importance of masks to the people of Africa and Mexico and their respective cultures, they are at the altar as a symbol of respect to Yanga's life before and after arriving to America. |
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| | azcentral.com Day of the Dead - Día de los Muertos- Altar |
| | Click here to see a more traditional altar. | | | The Day of the Dead is a time for the dead to return home and visit loved ones, feast on their favorite foods and listen to their favorite music. | | | Salt is considered the spice of life and is one the staples that should be left at the altar. |
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| | Gift on the Altar Praise Home Page |
| | And now, to God be the glory, it's available for free download. | | | Praises on the Altar Volume II is a collection of six praise and worship songs that, together, provide a step by step journey closer to Jesus. | | | It's been about four years since we first announced it. |
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