sentences:  In this way, both the priest and the congregation face east during the reading (east being the direction the sun rises, symbolizing the Resurrection).Afterward, the priest and deacon bring the Gospel into the center of the Temple, and the faithful venerate the Gospel Book and receive a blessing from the celebrant.On Weekdays, if there is a higher-ranking feast there will be a Gospel at Matins (normal weekday Matins does not have a Gospel reading).