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ad orientem

adv, adj, noun — 3 senses

ad orientem

adv

Etymology Unadapted borrowing from Latin ad orientem (literally “to the east”).

1

Christianity Facing liturgical east, that is, in the same direction as (and thus, away from) the congregation.

ad orientem

adj

Etymology Unadapted borrowing from Latin ad orientem (literally “to the east”).

1

Christianity Describing worship facing liturgical east.

  • For that reason, I have restored the venerable ad orientem position when I celebrate Mass at the Cathedral.2009 September, Edward J. Slattery, “From the bishop: Ad orientem”, in Eastern Oklahoma Catholic, archived from the original on 10 Feb 2012, page 3:
  • It was catechism by incense, rood screens, gorgeous vestments and ad orientem Masses chanted from high altars that scrape the heavens.2019 August 15, Michael Rennier, “Liturgy wars? Younger Catholics just want reverence”, in Catholic Herald:

ad orientem

noun

Etymology Unadapted borrowing from Latin ad orientem (literally “to the east”).

1

Christianity Abbreviation, Ellipsis Ellipsis of ad orientem worship or ad orientem posture.

  • One faction within the Syro-Malabar Church favored the use of ad orientem in the liturgy — "to the east," with the presider's back to the congregation.2021 August 5, Matt Kappadakunnel, “A call to communion: Pope Francis' letter to the Syro-Malabar Church”, in National Catholic Reporter:
  • Fr Kalathil says that just like there is a demand for Versus Populum in Ernakulam-Angamaly there are strong proponents of Ad Orientem in other dioceses.2022 August 27, Disney Tom, “Altar ego”, in The Times of India:

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