why are catholic churches round
Traditionally, Roman Catholic churches were built in the shape of a cross (cruciform) or a rectangle. However, many of the newer ones are circular. This is to stress the equality of all people as they worship in God’s house. In such places of worship the people either surround the altar or sit in a semi-circle in front of it. In both cases the symbolism is clear: the altar is the place where God meets with His people in the Eucharist, so it is appropriate for it to be in the middle of His people, and that is why the altar is in the exact center of the church and the worshipers sit round it.
Where is Jesus in the Most Holy Tabernacle? Put off to the side, in a closet somewhere?
ReplyDeleteVery poor Church design, demonstrates rupture of hermeneutics, human-centered rather than God-centered Mass. Very Protestant. Please do not promote this sort of thing.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed. Take away the cross, the altar and the S of the Cross, and you'd have a fine lecture/recital hall for a college or uni.
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