ad orientem
Facing liturgical east, that is, in the same direction as the congregationFacing liturgical east, that is, in the same direction as (and thus, away from) the congregation.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Facing liturgical east, that is, in the same direction as (and thus, away from) the congregation.
Origin
Unadapted borrowing from Latin ad orientem (literally “to the east”).Unadapted borrowing from Latin ad orientem (literally “to the east”).
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