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Introduction: Why Do Traditional Churches Have “Boundaries”? One of the aspects that most surprises those who enter an ancient church is discovering that the altar was not always completely open to the rest of the building. In many churches, the communion rail, the steps leading to the sanctuary, choir screens, …

Introduction: The Sacred Threshold We’ve Forgotten In many churches, especially older ones, there’s a structure that often goes unnoticed—or has been removed altogether: a low railing made of wood or marble, sometimes covered with a white cloth, located in front of the altar. It’s known as the communion rail or …