Altar of Our Lady
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In a Roman Catholic church, after the main or principal altar
, the most prominent is that the altar of Our Lady.
It is dedicated in a special manner to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. To indicate this specific preference, this altar is usually placed in the most prominent position in the church, i.e. at the right (gospel) side of the main altar.
In general it signifies any altar of which the Blessed Virgin is the titular.
Altar
An altar is any structure upon which offerings such as sacrifices are made for religious purposes. Altars are usually found at shrines, and they can be located in temples, churches and other places of worship...
, the most prominent is that the altar of Our Lady.
It is dedicated in a special manner to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God. To indicate this specific preference, this altar is usually placed in the most prominent position in the church, i.e. at the right (gospel) side of the main altar.
In general it signifies any altar of which the Blessed Virgin is the titular.