Yesterday evening the Oxford Oratory celebrated First Vespers for the Feast of St Philip Neri, concluding with Benediction and Veneration of the Relic of our Holy Father. Here are the pictures of the liturgy posted on the Oratory website, with some comments of my own:
St Philip's Altar decorated with a reliquary bust, candles and flowers
There was a good congregation
This was a Five Cope celebration of Vespers - including Br. Gregory a Norbertine currently studying in Oxford
The votive statue of St Philip and Fra' Julian of the Order of Malta
Fr Dominic and Br Oliver assist the Provost, Fr Daniel, with his cope
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, and, below, Benediction is given by the Provost
The Altar party leave the Sanctuary
Veneration of the relic of St Philip
Images:Hannah Chegwyn on Oxford Oratory website
Following the ceremonies in church the Oratory Fathers entertained many of its regular congregation and supporters to a generous reception in the parish centre, which was a most enjoyable occasion.
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