general instruction of the roman missal liturgy documentary series i
general instruction of the roman missal liturgy documentary series i
general instruction of the roman missal liturgy documentary series i
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GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL<br />
The faithful and <strong>the</strong> choir should have a<br />
place that facilitates <strong>the</strong>ir active<br />
participation. 114<br />
The priest celebrant, <strong>the</strong> deacon, and<br />
<strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r ministers have places in <strong>the</strong><br />
sanctuary. Seats for concelebrants<br />
should also be prepared <strong>the</strong>re. If,<br />
however, <strong>the</strong>ir number is great, seats<br />
should be arranged in ano<strong>the</strong>r part <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> church, but near <strong>the</strong> altar.<br />
All <strong>the</strong>se elements, even though <strong>the</strong>y<br />
must express <strong>the</strong> hierarchical structure<br />
and <strong>the</strong> diversity <strong>of</strong> roles, should<br />
never<strong>the</strong>less bring about a close and<br />
coherent unity that is clearly expressive<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> unity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> entire holy people.<br />
Indeed, <strong>the</strong> character and beauty <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
place and all its furnishings should<br />
foster devotion and show forth <strong>the</strong><br />
holiness <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> mysteries celebrated<br />
<strong>the</strong>re.<br />
II. ARRANGEMENT OF THE<br />
SANCTUARY FOR THE SACRED<br />
SYNAXIS (EUCHARISTIC ASSEMBLY)<br />
114 Cf. Sacred Congregation <strong>of</strong> Rites, Instruction Inter<br />
Oecumenici, On <strong>the</strong> orderly carrying out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Constitution on <strong>the</strong> Sacred Liturgy, 26 September<br />
1964, nos. 97-98: AAS 56 (1964), p.899.<br />
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