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    Why are hands in that particular formation during praying - anything to do with the fact they resemble a church's steeple?

    Question #88604. Asked by billythebrit. (Nov 16 07 3:31 PM)


    myrab51

    		The Orans position or Orans posture, it is a sign of supplication. It is similar to gestures classically associated with begging.

    http://www.ewtn.com/expert/answers/orans_posture.htm



    Nov 16 07, 3:51 PM
    myrab51

    		Another source:
    And yet another sign is the clasped 'praying hands' like a Norman church steeple or with fingers interlocked, or with hands joined in the open position like the Buddhist mudra17. Whatever shape or form, clasped hands prevent us from fighting and this non-aggressive position gives the message of submission and supplication.

    http://www.seiyaku.com/customs/pagan-symbols.html



    Nov 16 07, 3:54 PM
    vexored

    		The formation, kneeling, with hands clasped -- originates from the commendation ceremony, a formal ceremony that evolved during the Early Medieval period to create a bond between a lord and his fighting man

    The clasping of hands was the ultimate sign of submission

    Before this time, European Christians prayed standing, with hands outstretched

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commendation_ceremony

    Nov 16 07, 3:56 PM

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