Proud Eagle,
This statement you made is partially incorrect.
"Also, check out the recent OA ceremonies DVDs released at the last NOAC. In this ceremony the candidates were seated for the legend. Obviously this indicates some sitting is OK."
I also own this set of DVDs and during the evaluation of the Ordeal Team, the Evaluator states that when Meteu had the candidates sit, it was not right. This was because it made it seem like Meteu was talking down to the candidates. Also, when you have them sit, it can make them lose their attention span.
I know that this thread was not specifically about the part in the Ordeal ceremony, but I just wanted to clarify that having the candidates sitting, was not recomendeded by the National Evaluator.
Yours in Wimachtendienk,
Nutiket