Word & Table

Ad Orientem

Episode Summary

Where does the tradition of Christians praying toward the east come from? What is the difference between the leader facing the congregation and facing away from the congregation, and what is the present controversy over it?

Episode Notes

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Music by Richard Proulx and the Cathedral Singers from Sublime Chant. Copyright GIA Publications