[AnAmericanMother]

The Episcopalians may be a bunch of heretics, but Communion was distributed ONLY by the priests. Occasionally at a big service there would be a lay chalice bearer who would follow the priest . . . but it was almost always a deacon.

Communion was also always received kneeling, at an altar rail.

. . . which just goes to show that adhering to the proper forms won't necessarily save you from heresy . . . .

[OpusatFR]

I hope they don’t bring kneeling back. I have a terrible time getting back up!

I saw that video and it reminded me of the time (last geologic age ( -;)that my veil slipped across my face. I had my eyes closed and hadn’t noticed it. The deacon took the paten and brushed the veil aside. I was quite mortified!

[livius]

Well, the “American Church” is special...didn’t you get the memo? I’m sure BXVI rolls his eyes every time he hears that phrase