Thursday 21 February 2013

Benedict XVI : 7

Pope Benedict XVI vestments
For a too-brief period, a new Master of Papal Ceremonies, Monsignor Guido Marini, introduced into the Papal suite chasubles in the Borromeon form (often written about on this Blog).  This post features a remarkable chasuble which was used on Pentecost Sunday 2008, made from a reproduction of a Renaissance damask.  Beautiful as it was, the chasuble fitted the Pope ill and was not used again.  Matching dalmatics are also shewn.
Pope Benedict XVI vestments


Pope Benedict XVI vestments


Pope Benedict XVI vestments