Elevation of the Eucharist during the Consecration

[Brendan_64]

I was wondering is there a requirement for the priest to elevate the Eucharist during the Consecration and if so what constitute elevation.

I have seen everything from a full two-handed elevation well above the head of the priest to an elevation that seems to be no more than about 8 inches above the level of the altar. Then there are one-handed elevations, and one-handed elevations which seem to be moving the Eucharist around presenting it to the congregation (not during “take this and eat it” which would make sense, but during “do this in memory of me”).

Is there any set manner in which the Eucharist should be elevated during the Consecration? My own opinion is that anything other than a high, two-handed elevation, doesn’t seem quite right, but has the Church got specific guidelines (or rules) on this.

 

[txstm]

My Pastor is 70 years old and will soon celebrate his 40th year in ministry. We touched on this topic not too long ago. Age is starting to affect his mobility, and he told me that he just can’t elevate The Eucharist as high as he once could. I’m quite certain God understands this, and the consecration is as valid as that of a younger, more mobile priest.

 

[Brendan_64]

My Pastor is 70 years old and will soon celebrate his 40th year in ministry. We touched on this topic not too long ago. Age is starting to affect his mobility, and he told me that he just can’t elevate The Eucharist as high as he once could. I’m quite certain God understands this, and the consecration is as valid as that of a younger, more mobile priest.

That is fair enough, of course mobility issues are a valid reason. My question relates to where there appears to be no mobility issues and the priests are relatively young, fit and healthy?

 

[Brendan_64]

Thank you very much for that Deacon Jeff, that answers my question fully.