This post concerns Father Paul Buchanan, of the Diocese of Charlotte (North Carolina) USA, who was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood by the Most Rev'd Peter Jugis in the church of Saint Mark, Huntersville on 28th June.
Father Buchanan commissioned red vestments for the celebration of his First Holy Mass on 29th June. The chasuble was a modification of the chasuble of S' Thomas Becket (preserved at Sens Cathedral), without attempting to be an exact replica of it. Posts describing Saint Thomas' chasuble can be viewed here and here.
The vestments are made from an English silk damask, which is fully lined in blue taffeta. A narrow braid, designed by the Studio in an early mediaeval style, was used to ornament the vestments in the distinctive manner.
Please pray for Father Buchanan and for all newly-ordained priests.
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| Father Buchanan pictured after his First Holy Mass. |
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| Father Buchanan (at right) concelebrating with the Bishop at the Ordination Mass. |
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| Father Buchanan giving his Priestly Blessing to his Bishop. Note that the vestments being worn in these two photographs were not made by the Saint Bede Studio. |