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Praying Ad Orientem
Bishop Arthur Serratelli

Number of quotes: 2


Book ID: 462 Page: 3

Section: 2A4

From the earliest days of Church, Christians also faced east when at prayer.

Quote ID: 9011

Time Periods: 7


Book ID: 462 Page: 5

Section: 2A4

However, even from the early centuries, not all churches adhered to this tradition. In fact, the Basilicas of St. John Lateran and St. Lorenzo in Rome and St. Peter’s in the Vatican were built facing westward.

Quote ID: 9012

Time Periods: 7



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