At this moment, the choir are being put through their paces in their last practice before the Triduum. Extra chairs have been placed in the transepts, vestments are laid out in Cathedral House, rooms are prepared for the Holy Oils to be distributed. The oils will be blessed at the Chrism Mass at 11:30 tomorrow morning; about 100 priests and 400 people are expected. In the sacristy, everything is ready for the morning. Pictured are three dalmatics, ready to be worn by the three deacons who will bring the oils forward to the Bishop. A 'calm before the storm' moment, perhaps...Wednesday 19 March 2008
Ready for the morning
At this moment, the choir are being put through their paces in their last practice before the Triduum. Extra chairs have been placed in the transepts, vestments are laid out in Cathedral House, rooms are prepared for the Holy Oils to be distributed. The oils will be blessed at the Chrism Mass at 11:30 tomorrow morning; about 100 priests and 400 people are expected. In the sacristy, everything is ready for the morning. Pictured are three dalmatics, ready to be worn by the three deacons who will bring the oils forward to the Bishop. A 'calm before the storm' moment, perhaps...
