Cardinal Burke and the ancient rite of consecrating altar stones — a beautiful and ancient Catholic tradition that most people have never witnessed.
Sean Pilcher, the Director of SACRA Relics of the Saints, breaks down the process of consecrating altar stones and briefly dives into the history of them and how they have served the church.
Altar stones hold relics of the saints and become a sacred place where the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass can be offered, even outside a church. From the early days of the Church, Mass was celebrated over the tombs of martyrs, and this rite continues that tradition today.
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