Prie-dieu In that period in France, a small room or oratory was sometimes known by the same name. A similar form of chair in domestic furniture is called "prie-dieu" by analogy. Sometimes, a prie-dieu will consist only of the sloped shelf for books without the kneeler. Prie-dieu may be provided in church weddings for the bride and groom to kneel on during the service, or may be used by a cleric when he leads the worshippers in prayers such as litanies. In the Byzantine Rite, a prie-dieu is provided for the bishop when he kneels in the Holy Doors during the
A Desk for Billie A Desk for Billie A Desk for Billie is an educational American film released by the National Education Association in 1956. It is based on the story of Billie Davis, who grew up in a migrant family, and how she found educational opportunities. Davis' story first came to public light when her story "I Was a Hobo Kid" appeared in the "Saturday Evening Post" in December 1952. It was directed by Irving Rusinow, whose other fims included "Skippy and the Three R's" and "Freedom to Learn". The film won a Golden Reel Award in the Education category at the Fourth