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A table on which the sacrifice of the Mass is offered to God. It is the center of importance in the place where the Mass is celebrated. Also called: ?The Table of the Lord.?
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• (n.) In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood, or other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; the communion table. • (n.) A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.
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(from the article `Ecuador`) ...(18,996 feet [5,790 metres]), Antisana (18,714 feet [5,704 metres]), Cotopaxi—the world`s highest active volcano—(19,347 feet [5,897 metres]), ...
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in religion, a raised structure or place that is used for sacrifice, worship, or prayer. [7 related articles]
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Table (usually of stone) on which sacrifice is offered; in Christian churches, the table where the
Eucharist is performed. Early sacrificial hearths have been excavated in Palestine. Later there...
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An altar is a small structure at which religious ceremonies are performed. Roman altars were stone with an inscription to a god and some ornamentation. These were often painted. It is believed that small sacrifices or offerings took place on them. Many have been found along Hadrian's Wall in temples connected with forts, whilst a few have been foun...
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originally a structure on which offerings to a god were placed, often for sacrifice. In the Christian Church, the altar is often in the form of a stone table, can be elaborately carved, and containing relics.
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1. A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity. 'Noah builded an altar unto the Lord.' (Gen. Viii. 20) ... 2. In the Christian church, a construction of stone, wood, or other material for the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; the communion table. ... Altar is muc...
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A raised platform where offerings or sacrifices are made; the Communion table.
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An area, usually a small table or other flat surface, that Witches and magicians use for worship & magickal workings. Many witches use wood that appropriately corresponds to strong energy conduction or protection, such as Oak, Birch or Ash. Stone is also often used though metal is usually avoided.
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Al'tar noun [ Middle English
alter ,
auter ,
autier , from Latin
altare , plural
altaria , altar, probably from
altus high: confer Old French
alter ,
autier , French
autel . Confer
Altitude .]
1. A raised structure (as ...
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In the Roman Church, a table at which the celebration of the Eucharist takes place. It is placed in the most prominent place in the church, usually at the east end, in the choir or sanctuary, facing the main entrance to the church.
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An altar is a pile or structure raised above the ground for receiving sacrifices to some divinity. The Greek and Roman altars were various in form, and often highly ornamental; in temples they were usually placed before the statue of the god. In the Jewish ceremonial the altar held an important place, and was associated with many of the most signif...
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A table form; the center of most liturgical places of worship.
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A structure on which to place or sacrifice offerings to a deity. In a Christian church the altar is usually a stone table or slab on supports, on which the celebration of the sacrament takes place. It is placed in the most prominent place in a church, usually at the eastern end of the nave.
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altar (AWL tur) Place of worship; a stand or platform in a place of worship: 'He placed the Bible on the altar as he read passages to the congregation.' The altar is so named because it is where a man`s alteration begins. —Evan Esar
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An altar is a place where sacrifices are made for religious purposes. They are found in most areas of worship, such as cathedrals and churches, usually at the front of the room. The altar is where you and your beloved will exchange vows.
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a structure upon which offerings/sacrifices and worship are made for religious purposes. They are usually found at shrines, temples, churches, chapels, oratories and other places of worship. In the history of religious persecution they were also called Mass rocks.
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a structure upon which offerings/sacrifices and worship are made for religious purposes. They are usually found at shrines, temples, churches, chapels, oratories and other places of worship. In the history of religious persecution they were also called Mass rocks.
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Lord`s table noun the table in Christian churches where communion is given
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noun a raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made
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Table (usually of stone) on which sacrifice is offered; in Christian churches, the table where the Eucharist is performed. Early sacrificial hearths have been excavated in Palestine. Later there were two kinds of altar in use among the Jews, for burnt offering and incense respectively. In ancient Greece and Rome, altars were low pedestals that ...
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an area in the centre of the chancel which is the centre of worship. In some churches it may be very ornate, but in Methodist churches such as ours it is common for it to comprise just a communion table.
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an elevated place or structure, as a mound or platform, at which religious rites are performed or on which sacrifices are offered to gods, ancestors, etc. · See · (cap.)the constellation Ara. · (in a dry dock) a ledge for supporting the feet of shorings. · to marry: After a five-year courtship, he led her to the altar.
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