On the Feast of S' Andrew the Apostle

On this Feast of the Apostle, Andrew and the last day of the Liturgical year, we are pleased to present these red vestments, in an ample Gothic style.  

The set is constructed from dupion silk in a rich shade of crimson-red.  There is a black cross-weave in the fabric giving the set the appearance of a darker and distinctive red. 

The ornament is in the English style and is formed from an orphrey braid in colours of red and straw-gold upon blue.  This braid, named Saint Chad, is one of the unique braids of the Saint Bede Studio and directly based on the work of Gothic Revival luminary AWN Pugin.  The use of a simple quatrefoil galloon in straw-gold upon blue outlines the chasuble.

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The Month of the Holy Souls : 6

It is no secret that in many Catholic dioceses, there is an unease about wearing black vestments at funerals, despite what is set down in the General Instructions of the Roman Missal.  Frequently, there are in place outright prohibitions on the use of black vestments. 

This being the case, some years ago the Studio prepared a design for a set of vestments for use at funeral rites by those priests who would prefer not to use white vestments, but are not in a position to wear black.  Adjacent is an image of these vestments, which we call Lux Aeterna.

The vestments are very simple and deliberately so.  A subdued, but not dark shade of violet fabric has been used, avoiding the purple which is associated with Lent.  

The chasuble is ornamented with a column at the front and at the back.  This column is formed from two of the Studio's unique braids, both in the Gothic Revival style and in colours of black and platinum / grey.

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

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AMDG

The Maniple

One of the trickle-down effects of the ongoing climate of disfavour towards the old Roman Missal is that fewer maniples are being ordered by our customers.  Up until a year or so ago, almost every customer requested a maniple with the set of vestments.

I was so disgusted by the repressive and ignorant motu proprio Traditionis Custodes, that I announced that all maniples would be provided to customers of the Saint Bede Studio at a discount.  Mostly these days, we make them free-of-charge.  I candidly admit, this was my small act of defiance against the draconian measures of the Vatican.

Sometimes, I think that bishops everywhere have had quiet conversations with their younger priests, along these lines :  "Father, it wouldn't do at all to own a maniple, let alone wearing one during Mass.  I encourage you to avoid such things."

Gentle Readers, it is very short-sighted not to order a maniple with your vestments.  At present, the maniple is not among the vestments required for Mass in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite.  But will that always be the case?  Give that some thought.

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The Month of the Holy Souls : 5

In this post, during the month of the Holy Souls, we are pleased to present a further set of black vestments.  The chasuble is in the Saint Philip Neri style, which was developed by the Studio and based on research into the style of 16th century vestments.

  

The liturgical colour of vestments which have been most rarely made by the Studio over the almost 25 years of our work is BLACK.  It is obvious that within the Church there is still an unease about wearing black vestments at funerals.  We will write more about this in a subsequent post.

These vestments were made from a black damask and were fully-lined in a grey shade of taffeta. The chasuble is ornamented very simply with a galloon of grey and silver forming the TAU ornament at the front of the chasuble and the column at the back.

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.

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AMDG

The Season Per Annum : 23

In this post, we are pleased to present another set of green vestments, in the Gothic Revival style.  The set is constructed from a brocade in a shade of teal-green.  This gives the set the appearance of a darker and distinctive green. 

The ornament is in the English style and is formed from an orphrey braid in colours of green, white and straw-gold upon red.  This braid, named Saint Austin, is one of the unique braids of the Saint Bede Studio and directly based on the work of Gothic Revival luminary AWN Pugin.  

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

 

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

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AMDG 

The Month of the Holy Souls : 4

In this post, during the month of the Holy Souls, we are pleased to present a further set of black vestments.  The liturgical colour of vestments which have been most rarely made by the Saint Bede Studio over the almost 25 years of our work is BLACK.  It is obvious that within the Church there is still an unease about wearing black vestments at funerals.  We will write more about this in a subsequent post.

These vestments were made from black dupion silk and were fully-lined in taffeta of a rust-red shade. The chasuble is ornamented very simply with a galloon of black and rust-red knotwork upon a taup-coloured base.

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

The chasuble is in the Studio's Saint Cuthbert style, being a very ample chasuble with a narrow, stylised Y orphrey.  

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The Month of the Holy Souls : 3

In this post, during the month of the Holy Souls, we are pleased to present a further set of black vestments.  The liturgical colour of vestments which have been most rarely made by the Saint Bede Studio over the almost 25 years of our work is BLACK.  It is obvious that within the Church there is still an unease about wearing black vestments at funerals.  We will write more about this in a subsequent post.

These vestments were made from a black damask and were fully-lined in taffeta of crimson-red. The chasuble is ornamented very simply with a galloon of burgundy and gold outlining the TAU ornament at the front of the chasuble and the column at the back.

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

The chasuble is in the Studio's Saint Philip Neri style.  

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.

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AMDG

The Month of the Holy Souls : 2

In this post, during the month of the Holy Souls, we are pleased to present a further set of black vestments.  The liturgical colour of vestments which have been most rarely made by the Saint Bede Studio over the almost 25 years of our work is BLACK.  It is obvious that within the Church there is still an unease about wearing black vestments at funerals.  We will write more about this in a subsequent post.

These vestments were made from a black brocade and were fully-lined in taffeta of a dark grey. The chasuble is ornamented with a brocade in colours of slate grey upon black. A galloon of black and silver outlines the TAU ornament at the front of the chasuble and the column at the back.

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

The chasuble is in the Studio's Saint Philip Neri style.  

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.

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AMDG

The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed

In this post, marking All Souls' Day, we are pleased to present this dignified set of black vestments.  These vestments were made from a black brocade and are fully-lined in taffeta of a coppery shade, the chasuble is ornamented with a brocade in colours of gold upon black. A galloon of black and straw-gold outlines the TAU ornament at the front of the chasuble and the column at the back.

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

The chasuble is in the Studio's Borromeon style, but which we call Absolve.  Several similar vestments have been made to this unique design.  

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On the Solemnity of the All the Saints

In this post we are pleased to present this beautiful set of festal vestments.  These vestments were made from a European brocade with a gold figured design on an ivory background. Fully-lined in a shade of dark red taffeta, the chasuble is ornamented with a silk damask in colours of old gold upon wine-red. A galloon of burgundy and straw-gold outlines the TAU ornament at the front of the chasuble and the column at the back.

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

The chasuble is in the Studio's Borromeon style, which is the product of years of research into historical vestments and refinement of dimensions for comfortable use.  

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

Enquiries : stbede62@gmail.com

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AMDG