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No, they can face in any direstion.
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What actors and actresses appeared in Altars of the East - 1955?
The cast of Altars of the East - 1955 includes: Lew Ayres as Narrator
Why do the Catholic's have to face the east when they pray?
Catholics do not have to face east when they pray. They can face any direction. Muslims turn towards Mecca when they pray which may be east depending upon the location of the person.
Why are traditional church altars located at the eastern side of the church?
Because traditionally church altars always faced East, towards the rising Sun, the new day.
Which end of the church does the altar stand?
Roman Catholic AnswerUp until Vatican Council II, the old regulations read The high altar should stand clear of the east wall, and it should have no less than three steps leading up to it. Side altars may stand against the wall and need only one step. Since Vatican Council II there has been a movement to place altars more centrally so that the people were surrounding it. The church is now trying to get back to having all the people face east (liturgically, if not literally) along with the priest so that the altar would be back on the east side of the church.
Why does Catholic churches face west?
Because East is thought to be the "holy direction": For example, the sun, which is the light of the world, rises in the East; Jesus was crucified facing the East, and the Tabernacle that existed in the desert in the Old Testement faced East.
When was East Catholic High School created?
East Catholic High School was created in 1961.
If you face east will west be to the right of you?
No if you face East West will be behind you.
In which direction should a Buddha face?
"Ideally, Buddhist altars should be set in the east; this is because the Buddha sat facing east beneath the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, when he espied the morning star and experienced great enlightenment. The east is where the sun rises, illuminating us all."
When was Catholic Near East Welfare Association created?
Catholic Near East Welfare Association was created in 1926.
When was Altars of Madness created?
Altars of Madness was created in 1989.
When was The Stripping of the Altars created?
The Stripping of the Altars was created in 1992.
What is the duration of Altars of Desire?
The duration of Altars of Desire is 1.17 hours.
