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Augustini 2008 |
The feast of St. Augustine saw its usual flurry of activity, with the clothing of our two novices at the first vespers on the 27th, then on the 28th the simple and solemn professions. The chapter was delighted to receive Doms Daniel and Alipius as new members.
The Novices are Clothed
Fr. Buhlmann and Niko enter in procession behind Fr. Sporschill, S.J., Niko's mentor
Clothed as new men in religion
Introducing Doms Nicolaus and Ignatius
Stepping into the sunlight as they begin their novitiate
Incensation of the Altar
Solemn Mass of the Feast of St. Augustine with the profession of vows
The corps of servers of the abbey parish are in readiness!
Doms Daniel and Alipius make sure they are really in the program
Longtime friend of Dom Daniel, Lee Eskey carries the Chapter Cross
The rochets and cinctures (sashes) await Alipius and Daniel's profession
Those to make vows at their places as the Mass begins
Dom Anselm responds to the call to make his profession
Doms Florian, Anselm and Aegidius state their intention to make simple vows
Dom Floran professes
Dom Aegidius lays his hand on the Gospel book to seal his vows
Alipius and Daniel prepare to make their solemn vows
The Mueller family and a close friend watch with joy as Alipius professes
The Provost delivers his homily
Doms Daniel and Alipius state before the Provost and chapter their intentions
The chapter kneels as it prays the litany of the saints
For the litany, those to profess lie prostrate
Daniel signs the document of his vows, written in his own hand
Alipius signs. The documents are laid under the corporal for the Mass
Daniel and Alipius are clothed in the rochet, ancient symbol of the canon
The Provost vests Daniel in the mozzetta
And then it's Alipius' turn
Dom Daniel S. Nash, Can. Reg.
Alipius Canonicus!
The Provost congratulates
Dom Clemens congratulates his old friend
Daniel and Alipius emerge from the church, for the first time they process behind the Chapter Cross
The chapter is growing!
Group picture of the Feast of St. Augustine
The Provost, Dean and Novice Master pose with Daniel and Alipius
The Festivities
Dom Bruno with Dom Daniel
who was presented by his friend Fr. Mullins
with the Order of St. Michael of the Wing,
an order belonging to the Portuguese royal house
Fr. Richard Mullins of Arlington, longtime friend of Dom Daniel
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