The beautiful Church of S' Birinus in Oxfordshire was one of the early works of the Gothic Revival architect William Wardell, whose later career in Australia produce such masterpieces as the Cathedral of Saint Mary, Help of Christians in Sydney and the Cathedral of Saint Patrick in Melbourne.
S' Birinus, however, is a church on a very small scale, but with its every detail faithful to Mediaeval architectural and decorative styles. Its chancel is exquisitely decorated with polychrome work and gilding.
The Parish has a YouTube site and Holy Mass is regularly videocast from the church, assisted by a small but splendid choir.
This link is to Mass offered on the First Sunday of Advent. The celebrant is wearing a semi-conical chasuble in Sarum blue made some years ago by the Saint Bede Studio.
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| A screen capture from a video of Holy Mass celebrated at the Church of S' Birinus, Oxfordshire UK. |
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