10th April A.D. 2014
EPISCOPAL STATEMENT
+ NOVUS ORDO in 'AD ORIENTEM' +
+ NOVUS ORDO in 'AD ORIENTEM' +
Why we decided to change from Versus Populum (Facing the People) to Ad Orientem (Facing East, to the altar)?
Our virtual diocese in the beginning took the liturgy established on the Council of Trent (Tridentine Rite) as a standard form of liturgy in our diocese. The Tridentine Latin Mass has been present in our cathedral for months of activity - additionally we would like to say that in the past in our virtual diocese services has been in Latin language only. Few months ago, when we received a lot of suggestions to take Novus Ordo from Vatican Council II as a standard form of Mass, we decided to change the Rite for Roman Rite. Our current form of Mass is Ordinary Form of Roman Rite, commonly called "Mass of Pope Paul VI" - the most popular form of the liturgy on the World, and this form will still remain in our diocese.
Roman Catholic Church has wonderful tradition. To show our traditional view on the liturgy, with approval our faithful needs, we decided to remain Ordinary Form of Roman Rite (Novus Ordo) as a standard form of Mass in our diocese but in 'Ad Orientem' style. It means that middle altar has been removed and we have back to high altar, where celebrant will celebrate Mass with face to the East (to the altar), very similar to Latin Mass. English language stays as standard langauge of the liturgy in our diocese as well.
Tridentine Latin Mass is celebrated only spontaneously, or on faithful request.
You are all most welcome to visit our cathedral after modifications!
God bless you all in Christ!
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