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| The emphasis on the **mystery of the resurrection** explains the longstanding tradition in all **Eastern Churches** of **standing** during the **Qurbana**. Standing was the normal posture for prayer among the Jews, and this custom was adopted by the early Church from the time of the Apostles. The ancient Church universally practiced **standing for prayer**, with hands raised and facing **east**, as a gesture of anticipation and reverence. | The emphasis on the **mystery of the resurrection** explains the longstanding tradition in all **Eastern Churches** of **standing** during the **Qurbana**. Standing was the normal posture for prayer among the Jews, and this custom was adopted by the early Church from the time of the Apostles. The ancient Church universally practiced **standing for prayer**, with hands raised and facing **east**, as a gesture of anticipation and reverence. | ||
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| The custom of **kneeling during Mass** developed in the **Western Church** during the **late Middle Ages**. This was partly due to a shift in perception, where the Mass came to be regarded less as a **Sacrifice** offered collectively by the priest and the people, and more as one offered solely by the priest. Consequently, | The custom of **kneeling during Mass** developed in the **Western Church** during the **late Middle Ages**. This was partly due to a shift in perception, where the Mass came to be regarded less as a **Sacrifice** offered collectively by the priest and the people, and more as one offered solely by the priest. Consequently, | ||
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