The old priest, with his escort of lesser holy men, slowly faced this stranger from the sea.

The priests, standing and praying at the altar table, are facing this mural.

The priest now faced the worshipers across the altar rather than standing at their head with his back to the congregation.

In the ancient basilicas the priest, as he stood at the altar, faced the people.

The priest was facing the guests; the altar boy had just finished lighting the candles.

A new oak altar was built in 1993 so the priest can face the congregation during the service.

Changes included a new altar so the priest could face the congregation.

The old priest and I faced the girl and the broken tentacle.

The altar was changed so the priest could face the congregation.

These, intended to give the laity greater participation in the Mass, require that the priest face the worshipers.