Altar steps and foot
The prayers at the foot of the altar begin before its lowest step, subject to rubrical omissions for particular occasions. The three steps are illustrative. The opening psalm is identified by its Latin incipit Iudica me (Judge me); Vulgate and modern Psalm numbering differ, and no edition crosswalk is assumed here.
Key points
- The prayers at the foot of the altar begin before its lowest step, subject to rubrical omissions for particular occasions. The three steps are illustrative. The opening psalm is identified by its Latin incipit Iudica me (Judge me); Vulgate and modern Psalm numbering differ, and no edition crosswalk is assumed here.
- Three shallow steps with clear standing space below.