Caphiric Church: Difference between revisions

Most Caphiric churches eschew the traditional basilica or long cruciform designs common in churches in [[Levantia]], instead opting for "short" cruciform designs, making most of the body of the church essentially a square. The basic layout of a Caphiric church is not essentially different than that of the rest of the Occidental [[Catholic Church]], with a location for the lay faithful to stand, an elevator altar typically facing eastward, and a tabernacle for retaining the consecrated bread. Several key differences exist within the worship space, however. Large and ornate {{wp|rood screen}}s are present in nearly every Caphiric church, and the rood screens in many cases nearly entirely obscure the view of the sanctuary, bordering on being a {{wp|templon}}, though Caphiric canon law dictates that the tabernacle must be visible. Pews are extremely uncommon in most Caphiric churches despite becoming the norm in [[Levantia]], and accordingly the [[Caphiric Rite]] liturgy has looser, but still defined, rubrics for participation by lay people. In their place, most Caphiric churches have benches, typically of stone or marble, lining the interior walls of the church building, and during most parts of the liturgy the elderly, children, and others may remain seated as the need presents itself.