medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture

Thank you

Anne

From: medieval-religion - Scholarly discussions of medieval religious culture [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Revd Gordon Plumb
Sent: 25 November 2010 15:30
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Subject: Re: [M-R] Altars

In his Liturgy, Order & the Law, Rupert BD. H. Bursell, an eminent Angican Canon Lawyer (and also an Anglican Priest) (Clarendon Press, 1996) ,, p105 says in a section on "The Holy Table and Communion Plate" as follows:

"in every church or chapel a Holy Table, or altar, must be provided for the celebration of Holy Communion". Footnote 74 to that statement adds: "It must be convenient and decent and must be of wood, stone, or other suitable material"

I think this gives an authoritative answer to this question, and allows stone altars. I certainly know of many in Anglican parish churches.

Gordon Plumb (Revd).

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