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Double Altar

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An altar having a double front constructed in such a manner that Mass may be celebrated on both sides of it at the same time. They are frequently found in churches of religious communities in which the choir is behind the altar so that whilst one priest is celebrating the Holy Sacrifice for the community in choir, another may celebrate for the laity assembled in the church.

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Obstat, Nihil. Lafort, Remy, Censor. Entry for 'Double Altar'. The Catholic Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​d/double-altar.html. Robert Appleton Company. New York. 1914.
 
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