Times are obviously changing. I couldn't make out a high altar and looks as though the tabernacle is in the centre. Now don't go raging into a debate just yet about where the tabernacle should be placed. I'm doing a little research on the side and may present something shortly on central tabernacle vs. side tabernacle (on a side altar or the like).
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
New Architecture
Pic of a brand new church. It's St. James Catholic Church in West Virginia and built for the Church's growing population - at 3,400 now. Read more here (thanks Amy).
Times are obviously changing. I couldn't make out a high altar and looks as though the tabernacle is in the centre. Now don't go raging into a debate just yet about where the tabernacle should be placed. I'm doing a little research on the side and may present something shortly on central tabernacle vs. side tabernacle (on a side altar or the like).
Times are obviously changing. I couldn't make out a high altar and looks as though the tabernacle is in the centre. Now don't go raging into a debate just yet about where the tabernacle should be placed. I'm doing a little research on the side and may present something shortly on central tabernacle vs. side tabernacle (on a side altar or the like).
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Does it have more to do with architecture? Meaning that the tabernacle is no longer in the centre because of the removal of high altars?
It's a debate about where the tabernacle should be traditionally. Whether they should be on the high altar or simply on a side altar. The argument has to do with multiple signs. Ie. Crucifix, tabernacle, altar stone, elevation..
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