Genuflecting

[Ric.ror]

On most occasions it’s traditional to genuflect on one knee but what are the occasions it is required to genuflect on both knees?

[Jackdaw33]

You don't. Genuflecting is bowing the (one) knee. Going down on both knees is called kneeling.

[Arrods]

I have to go down on both knees for permission to go to the pub.

[Ric.ror]

Now here’s the difference- I was always taught the a proper genuflection was the knee actually touching the floor - otherwise it’s really only a curtesy. It’s done whenever entering or leaving a pew or whenever in direct line of the blessed sacrament.

[anneasquith]

When the Blessed Sacrament is exposed on the alter in church.

[jackthehat]

When meeting the British Head of State, it is customary to go down on one knee.......when meeting U.S. Head of State it is customary to go down on both......allegedly. :o)

[murraymints]

https://www.catholic.com/qa/why-do-we-genuflect-and-what-does-it-mean

[murraymints]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genuflection

[anneasquith]

Jth that's cheeky :-)

[woofgang]

google the texas dip.....

[Jackdaw33]

An alternative to genuflecting, especially for people like me who, by reason of age or infirmity, cannot manage it, is bowing. The C of E BCP makes such a provision dating from the time of Cranmer.

[Theland]

I only go down on one knee when asking the missus for her purse.

[mikey4444]

Is load of old pony still going ?

[Theland]

Is that your tipple?

[Tilly2]

I saw a film once where a nun prostrated herself in front of the altar in a church, accompanied by some dramatic music and possibly a crying statue.

I thought that was genuflection. I am obviously wrong.

[Theland]

Maybe she tripped on the carpet.

[Tilly2]

No...no carpet.

[Theland]

As a protest.

[Ric.ror]

I'm giving you best answer Theland as you made me chuckle

[gness]

Embarrassing is when.....after years of genuflecting in church....you go to the pictures......and genuflect before entering your row of seats.......... :-(