[Sock]

Who are they?

Why are they barefoot?

What are they doing and is it Catholic?

[american colleen]

Who the @$%$* knows!

Great, I have to drive to work in a bad mood again. I wish I hadn't come across that picture, the interior picture was bad enough. I just had to share the misery with you guys.

[narses]

Cardinal Roger Mahony anoints the altar during the dedication ceremony for the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Monday, Sept. 2, 2002 in Los Angeles. The newest U.S. cathedral opened Monday amid prayers and controversy as protesters condemned the $195 million cost and Roman Catholics continued to struggle with a national sex abuse scandal. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

[Salvation]

Why they are barfoot I can not answer, but the picture looks to me like they are incensing the altar. This is often done at Easter and Christmas. But usually by the priest with altar boys and the MC along with him.