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It is placed in the center because Christ himself is the altar the main emphasis in the church.
AnswerMost churches have an altar (or 'communion table' ) at the east end of the church. Some modern churches have them at the centre but this is an exception rather than the rule.
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Where is the apse in a church?
An apse is a wing or recess in a church building that sticks out from the main building. It always has a semicircular end, and is usually situated at the end of the church behind the altar.
What is the purpose of the apse?
A usually semicircular or polygonal, often vaulted recess, especially the termination of the sanctuary end of a church.
What differentiates a dedicated Catholic Church building from other Catholic Church buildings?
A dedicated Catholic Church has an altar and both the altar and the Church itself have been solemnly consecrated with a lot of Sacred Chrism and incense by a Bishop. There will be a signed declaration somewhere that says that the Bishop has consecrated the Church and when.
What building can you find an altar?
Basically in ANY church around RuneScape that you come across like in Varrock for example.
What is the name for a church table?
Altar.
How do make a sentence with altar?
A priest was standing on the altar in the church.
Opposite of altar?
The opposite of an altar might be a sacrificial table. Also, the altar is in the eastern portion of the church. The portion in the western part opposite to the altar in a church is called the entryway or vestibule.
What is an altar cloth in catholic church?
It is a cloth placed on an altar.
Where is the altar in the church?
In front!!
What are the names for the altar areas in a church?
The chancel leads to the sanctuary and the altar.
Example sentence of the word alter?
I can give you several sentences.The church committee decorates the altar with fresh flowers every Sunday.The prehistoric building had a sacrificial altar in the center.The priests laid the sacrifice on the altar.
What is a church table known as?
altar
