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GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL<br />

300. An altar whe<strong>the</strong>r fixed or movable is<br />

dedicated according to <strong>the</strong> rite<br />

prescribed in <strong>the</strong> Roman Pontifical; but it<br />

is permissible for a movable altar simply<br />

to be blessed.<br />

301. In keeping with <strong>the</strong> Church’s traditional<br />

practice and <strong>the</strong> altar’s symbolism, <strong>the</strong><br />

table <strong>of</strong> a fixed altar is to be <strong>of</strong> stone<br />

and indeed <strong>of</strong> natural stone or, in <strong>the</strong><br />

dioceses <strong>of</strong> Malaysia, Singapore and<br />

Brunei, it may be made <strong>of</strong> wood which is<br />

worthy, solid, and well-crafted provided<br />

that <strong>the</strong> altar is structurally immobile.<br />

The supports or base for upholding <strong>the</strong><br />

table, however, may be made <strong>of</strong> any<br />

sort <strong>of</strong> material, provided it is worthy and<br />

solid.<br />

A movable altar may be constructed <strong>of</strong><br />

any noble and solid materials suited to<br />

liturgical use, according to <strong>the</strong> traditions<br />

and usages <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> different regions.<br />

302. The practice <strong>of</strong> placing relics <strong>of</strong> Saints,<br />

even those not Martyrs, under <strong>the</strong> altar<br />

to be dedicated is fittingly retained.<br />

Care should be taken, however, to<br />

ensure <strong>the</strong> au<strong>the</strong>nticity <strong>of</strong> such relics.<br />

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