Facing the East?

When in the Sanctuary, on either side of the Altar- which direction should we face? We are told to look towards the East, but shouldn't we face the Altar (Facing North on womens' side, and South on mens' side)?

Thanks.

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  • [quote author=childofaKing link=topic=12441.msg145797#msg145797 date=1318034442]
    When in the Sanctuary, on either side of the Altar- which direction should we face? We are told to look towards the East, but shouldn't we face the Altar (Facing North on womens' side, and South on mens' side)?

    Thanks.


    Facing the altar is the right direction.
  • I think the command applies to the congregation only, which is not in the sanctuary.
  • [quote author=Unworthy1 link=topic=12441.msg145799#msg145799 date=1318035178]
    I think the command applies to the congregation only, which is not in the sanctuary.


    Unwothry,

    I am not following your comment .. what command are you referring to?
  • [quote author=imikhail link=topic=12441.msg145800#msg145800 date=1318035356]
    [quote author=Unworthy1 link=topic=12441.msg145799#msg145799 date=1318035178]
    I think the command applies to the congregation only, which is not in the sanctuary.


    Unwothry,

    I am not following your comment .. what command are you referring to?



    I guess he means when the deacon says "And look towards the East."

    Makes sense.
  • [quote author=childofaKing link=topic=12441.msg145801#msg145801 date=1318035419]
    [quote author=imikhail link=topic=12441.msg145800#msg145800 date=1318035356]
    [quote author=Unworthy1 link=topic=12441.msg145799#msg145799 date=1318035178]
    I think the command applies to the congregation only, which is not in the sanctuary.


    Unwothry,

    I am not following your comment .. what command are you referring to?



    I guess he means when the deacon says "And look towards the East."

    Makes sense.


    Ok  .. and the deacon in the sanctuary should be looking in the direction of the altar
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