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Ad Orientem
Word & Table
The Symbolic Significance of Facing East During Prayer
This chapter explores the historical and symbolic reasons for facing east during prayer and discusses the meaning behind the phrases 'ad orientem' and 'versus populum'. It highlights how the practice of 'ad orientem' has changed in Western churches due to the Reformation.
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