The High Altar in Merton College's medieval chapel is prepared for Solemn Mass. Incidentally, the altarpiece is 16th-century, of the school of Tintoretto, and the surround, c.1923 is by Sir Ninian Comper.
The Procession enters the Quire. Behind the Crucifer are the cantors of the Schola Sainte Cecile who once again sang the most sublime chant and fauxbourdon at the Solemn Mass. There are more photos on their blog too.
Prayers at the foot of the Altar, followed by the Confiteor:
The Altar is incensed:
The Gloria and the Collect for the feast of Ss Nazarius & Celsus & Popes Ss Victor I & Innocent I.
The sub-deacon, Fr Andrew Wadsworth during the Offertory.
Mgr Anthony Conlon, assisted by the deacon, incenses the Altar and the Oblata. Mgr Conlon is chaplain of the Latin Mass Society.
The deacon, Laurence Paul Hemming, incenses the sub-deacon.
After Mass is offered, the clergy process to the 13th-century Front Quad of Merton College.
A convivial lunch in the College Hall at Merton.
Rev Dr Hemming speaks to the assembled clergy and guests followed by a coffee break:
This was a beautiful start to a five-day event. Our next posting will be after Pontifical Vespers on Thursday. Bishop Malcolm McMahon OP of Nottingham will pontificate at this.
