<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">prayer stools</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>prie-dieu chairs</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>prie-dieus</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>stools by function</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>prayer stool</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>praying stool</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>stools, prayer</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Low, bench-like seats or kneelers used for prayer or meditation. Known in many cultures, including in Christianity and indigenous African cultures. For specifically Western Christian prayer furniture, 'prie-dieu (benches)' and 'prie-dieu chairs' are sometimes called 'prayer stools.' ]]></note></mads>