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Canon 1239

Book 4: The Sanctifying Function of the Church
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Can. 1239 §1. An altar, whether fixed or movable, must be reserved for divine worship alone, to the absolute exclusion of any profane use.
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Can. 1239 §2. A body is not to be buried beneath an altar; otherwise, it is not permitted to celebrate Mass on the altar.
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