Within the Octave of Easter

A Pope is dead and at present, and on this particular occasion, emotions are mixed and running high.

BUT CHRIST

who once for sinners bled,

Now, the first-born from the dead,

Thron'd in endless might and power

Lives and reigns forevermore !

Hail, eternal hope on high !

Hail, King of victory !

Hail, O Prince of life !

Help and save us, gracious Lord.

In this Easter Octave, the Saint Bede Studio is pleased to present this distinctive set of festal vestments made for a Latin Mass Apostolate in New Zealand.

The vestments were made from a familiar tapestry fabric and fully-lined in crimson-red cloth.  This chasuble is ornamented in the well-known Roman style, a variation of the TAU at the front and a column at the back, formed by a stripes of crimson-red brocade and an outlining burgundy and gold galloon. 

The second image depicts the back of the chasuble, including an attractive applique of the Greek letters Kai and Rho.  The first image depicts a section of the front of the chasuble.

The vestments of the Saint Bede Studio are beautiful in design, sound in construction and distinctive in appearance.

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The Saint Bede Studio : vestments made by Catholics for Catholics.

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AMDG  

Eternal Rest

The Bishop of Rome has quietly departed this life.

Let us all earnestly pray for God's mercy upon the soul of Pope Francis.

Eternal Rest grant unto him O Lord. 

EASTER DAY 2025

To all readers of this blog and to customers and friends of the Saint Bede Studio, may many Graces be yours on the sacred Day of our Lord's Resurrection.

On Easter Day 2025, the Shadow of the Cross looms large across a world still stricken with confusion, hatred and war.  But in these fearful moments, we look again to the optimistic Christian message that God has overcome Death - and all the awfulness, frailties, discord and disappointments of this earthly life - and loves each and every poor sinner. 

Christ is Risen !

The Suffering and Death of Our Lord

We commemorate the day of the Lord's suffering and death by posting this set of black vestments without comment.

Lord, by your holy Cross you have redeemed the world.

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AMDG  

Vestments for Passiontide 2025 : 2

In this Passiontide, the Saint Bede Studio is pleased to present this set of vestments in a darker shade of red.  

This dignified set of vestments is in the Roman style, a particular variant we call Borromeon, being a more ample cut of chasuble.

The vestments were made from a glorious silk damask in a rich shade of red and lined in taffeta in a contrasting colour, copper.  

The ornament - in the Roman style - consists of a TAU at the front and a column at the back.  This ornament is formed from a damask in the colours of burgundy and old gold.  The effect is very solemn, which is more suited to the character of Passiontide than bright red vestments.  

The Saint Bede Studio : vestments made by Catholics for Catholics.

 Click on the image for an enlarged view.

The vestments of the Saint Bede Studio are beautiful in design, sound in construction and distinctive in appearance.

Enquiries.

Information on placing an order.

Please note that posts on this blog are set-up for viewing via a web-browser, not via a mobile phone.

AMDG  

Vestments for Passiontide 2025 : 1

In this Passiontide, the Saint Bede Studio is pleased to present this set of vestments in a deep shade of red.  

This dignified set of vestments is in the Roman style, a particular variant we call Saint Martin, being a more ample cut of chasuble.

The vestments were made from ecclesiastical brocade in a darker shade of red.  The ornament - in the Roman style - consists of a TAU at the front and a column at the back.  This ornament is formed from an ecclesiastical brocade in the colours of burgundy and old gold.  The effect is very solemn, which is more suited to the character of Passiontide than bright red vestments.  

The Saint Bede Studio : vestments made by Catholics for Catholics.

 Click on the image for an enlarged view.

The vestments of the Saint Bede Studio are beautiful in design, sound in construction and distinctive in appearance.

Enquiries.

Information on placing an order.

Please note that posts on this blog are set-up for viewing via a web-browser, not via a mobile phone.

AMDG  

Vestments for the Season of Lent 2025 : 10

In this Passiontide, the Saint Bede Studio is pleased to present this set of penitential vestments.  

This dignified set of vestments is in the Gothic style, a particular variant we call Saint Giles, being a more ample cut of chasuble.

The vestments were made from ecclesiastical brocade in a brighter shade of purple.  Lined in a shade of crimson-red taffeta, the vestments were ornamented with one of the Studio's unique braids.  This geometric braid named Saint Austin we have used with great success in all the liturgical colours.  It is directly based on a design by AWN Pugin.

The Saint Bede Studio : vestments made by Catholics for Catholics.

 Click on the images for an enlarged view.

The vestments of the Saint Bede Studio are beautiful in design, sound in construction and distinctive in appearance.

Enquiries.

Information on placing an order.

Please note that posts on this blog are set-up for viewing via a web-browser, not via a mobile phone.

AMDG  

Vestments for Lent 2025 : 9

As Passiontide begins, we are pleased to make a further presentation of a set of vestments in a distinctive decorative scheme.  The colour of these vestments is commonly referred to as Roman purple.  

These vestments are made from an English ecclesiastical brocade, ornamented with a narrower braid in colours of grey and burgundy. 

The lining of these vestments is of taffeta in crimson-red colour.  Perhaps it may be noted that these Lenten vestments do not incorporate any trace of gold ornament.

The vestments of the Saint Bede Studio are beautiful in design, sound in construction and distinctive in appearance.

Click on the images for an enlarged view.

The Saint Bede Studio : vestments made by Catholics for Catholics.

Enquiries : stbede62@gmail.com

Information on placing an order.

Please note that posts on this blog are set-up for optimal viewing via a web-browser, not via a mobile phone.

AMDG

Vestments for Lent 2025 : 8

In this Holy Season of Lent, we are pleased to make a further presentation of a set of vestments in a distinctive decorative scheme.  The vestments are constructed from ecclesiastical brocade in a darker shade of violet.  

The braid used to ornament these vestments is called Saint Norbert, a new braid in the Studio's range of unique braids.  This orphrey braid, in colours of slate grey, black and white, was specifically designed for use with violet or black vestments.

These vestments are a variation on the Gothic Revival style, which we call Saint Austin.  The lining of these vestments is of taffeta in a slate-grey colour, a subdued blue.  Perhaps it may be noted that these Lenten vestments do not incorporate any trace of gold ornament.

The vestments of the Saint Bede Studio are beautiful in design, sound in construction and distinctive in appearance.

Click on the images for an enlarged view.

The Saint Bede Studio : vestments made by Catholics for Catholics.

Enquiries : stbede62@gmail.com

Information on placing an order.

Please note that posts on this blog are set-up for optimal viewing via a web-browser, not via a mobile phone.

AMDG

Vestments for Lent 2025 : 7

In this Holy Season of Lent, we are pleased to present a set of vestments in a distinctive decorative scheme.  The vestments are constructed from a lighter shade of violet silk.  

The braid used to ornament these vestments is called Saint Norbert, being one of the Studio's unique braids and shewn for the first time in this post.  This orphrey braid, in colour of slate grey, black and white, was specifically designed for use with violet or black vestments.

These vestments are a variation on the Gothic Revival style, being more ample, and which we call Saint Giles.

The vestments of the Saint Bede Studio are beautiful in design, sound in construction and distinctive in appearance.

Click on the image for an enlarged view.

The Saint Bede Studio : vestments made by Catholics for Catholics.

Enquiries : stbede62@gmail.com

Information on placing an order.

Please note that posts on this blog are set-up for optimal viewing via a web-browser, not via a mobile phone.

AMDG