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The priest and deacon prostrate themselves before the altar at the beginning of the Good Friday services as a sign of deep reverence and of deep anguish for the suffering Christ.

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Priests do not 'lay on the altar' on Good Friday. However, in part of the liturgy they will prostrate themselves before the cross to show homage to Our crucified Lord.

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