English Dictionary

ad orientem

副詞

(ecclesiastical) Facing liturgical east, that is, in the same direction as (and thus, away from) the congregation.

日本語の意味

典礼の儀式の際に、祭壇や聖職者が東（礼拝の正面、すなわち信徒側と反対の方向）を向くという概念を示す。 / 教会の礼拝で、通常、信徒側から背を向ける形で東側を向く配置を意味する。

During the solemn Mass, the priest celebrated ad orientem, directing his prayers toward liturgical east and away from the congregation.

荘厳なミサの間、司祭は典礼上の東を向いて祈りを唱え、祭壇の方へ、すなわち会衆から離れる方向へと礼拝を導いた。

意味（1）

(ecclesiastical) Facing liturgical east, that is, in the same direction as (and thus, away from) the congregation.