Kneeler
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Akneeleris a cushion (also called atuffet,hassock, genuflexorium, or genuflectorium) or a piece offurnitureused for resting in akneelingposition duringChristian prayer.[1]
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In manychurches,pewsare equipped with kneelers in front of the seating bench so members of the congregation can kneel on them instead of the floor. In a few other situations, such asconfessionalsand areas in front of analtar,kneelers for kneeling during prayer orsacramentsmay also be used. Traditionally,altar railsoften have built-in knee cushions to facilitate reception ofHoly Communionwhile kneeling.
A kneeler is also a part of theprie-dieuprayer desk.
Kneelers in churches are a modern development. Kneeling was not part of the Mass in early Christianity, and has been part of the Catholic Mass since the 16th century.[2]
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- ^"Why Do Roman Catholics Kneel at Mass?".aleteia.org.31 March 2019.Archivedfrom the original on 23 April 2021.Retrieved23 April2021.
- ^"Why the Various Postures at Mass".www.ewtn.com.Archivedfrom the original on 2021-04-23.Retrieved2021-04-23.