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Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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FIXED ALTAR

A permanent structure of stone, consisting of the table and the supports consecrated together as one whole. They may not be detached without the altar losing its consecration.

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