F.A.Q.

Why do we genuflect in church?

In medieval Europe, one demonstrated respect for a king or noble by going down on one knee.

Building on that tradition, we bend on the right knee to show reverence for the Lord in the Eucharist when it is on the altar, in the tabernacle, or in the monstrance. (We also genuflect before the cross from Good Friday through the Easter vigil.)

Note: While the right knee is reserved for Jesus, we genuflect on the ldft knee before the pope, cardinals, or bishops.


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