A kneeler is a cushion (also called a tuffet, hassock, genuflexorium, or genuflectorium) or a piece of furniture used for resting in a kneeling position during Christian prayer.[1]
In many churches, pews are equipped with kneelers in front of the seating bench so members of the congregation can kneel on them instead of the floor. In a few other situations, such as confessionals and areas in front of an altar, kneelers for kneeling during prayer or sacraments may also be used. Traditionally, altar rails often have built-in knee cushions to facilitate reception of Holy Communion while kneeling.
A kneeler is also a part of the prie-dieu prayer desk.
Kneelers in churches are a modern development. Kneeling was not part of the Mass in early Christianity, and has been part of the Catholic Mass since the 16th century.[2]
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- ^ "Why Do Roman Catholics Kneel at Mass?". aleteia.org. 31 March 2019. Archived from the original on 23 April 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ "Why the Various Postures at Mass". www.ewtn.com. Archived from the original on 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
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