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Why are traditional church altars located at the eastern side of the church?
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∙ 13y ago
Because traditionally church altars always faced East, towards the rising Sun, the new day.
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How is a traditional church designed?
A traditional church is designed in the shape of a cross with the altar at the eastern end.
Where is the eastern church located?
Istanbul,Turkey
Where is the Eastern Orthodox Church located geographically?
Istanbul,Turkey
What has the author Verena Fuchss written?
Verena Fuchss has written: 'Das Altarensemble' -- subject(s): Altarpieces, Medieval, Altars, Gothic, Altars, Romanesque, Christian art and symbolism, Church decoration and ornament, Gothic Altars, Medieval Altarpieces, Romanesque Altars
Is church street in historic Orlando?
Part of Church Street (the eastern end) is located in the historic section of Orlando.
Where was the eastern orthrodox church located in the middle ages?
At Taylor Slotin's house! Party time (:
Where are the eastern orthodox church located geographically and how many members are there?
area toward russia, turkey i believe
What was the name of the Eastern branch of the Christian Church?
Eastern Orthodox Church.
Why was the eastern orthodox religion founded?
the Church was not so much founded but the result of a schism of the early church. The east felt that rome was moving away from the core of the church teachings and remained more traditional. it can be argued that the eastern church is actually the true descendent of the early church and that the Roman Catholic is the one that split with them and is the nee kid on the block. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East-West_Schism
What is traditional church?
A traditional church is a church that has been around for ages that also includes pews an alter etc...
Did the eastern church become the Greek Orthodox church?
No, the Greek Orthodox church is a part of the Eastern Orthodox Churches.
What church developed the eastern roman empire?
It was the Greek/Eastern Church. Later it came to be called as the Orthodox Church.
