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5/15/2008 · In the Catholic Church, the altar is the structure upon which the Eucharist is celebrated.. The altar, centrally located in the sanctuary, is to be the focus of attention in the church. At the beginning of the Roman Rite of Mass, the priest first of all reverences the altar with a kiss and only after that goes to the chair at which he presides over the Introductory Rites and the Liturgy of the ...An altar is a structure upon which offerings such as sacrifices are made for religious purposes.Altars are found at shrines, temples, churches and other places of worship. They are used particularly in Pagan, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism (until the destruction of the Second Temple), and Modern Paganism.Many historical faiths also made use of them, including Roman, Greek, and Norse ...
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