Behold a great priest who in his days pleased God, and was found just. (Ecclesiasticus 44:16, 20)On June 15th, 2007, two members of the Institute of Christ the King, Sovereign Priest were ordained to the holy priesthood.
Rite of Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood
of
Abbé William Avis
and
Abbé Matthew Talarico
celebrated in the Classical Roman Rite
by His Grace
The Most Reverend Raymond Leo Burke
Archbishop of Saint Louis
on the Feast of the Sacred Heart
at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
15 June 2007
of
Abbé William Avis
and
Abbé Matthew Talarico
celebrated in the Classical Roman Rite
by His Grace
The Most Reverend Raymond Leo Burke
Archbishop of Saint Louis
on the Feast of the Sacred Heart
at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
15 June 2007
Members of the Institute in their new choir vestments.
The entrance procession was accompanied by Haydn's dramatic Missa in Tempore Belli (Mass in Time of War). The procession went to the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, and then to All Saints Chapel, where Archbishop Burke vested for Mass.
Note the wide variety of vestments in these photos, which are symbolic of rank, function, and affiliation, among other things.
A procession of seminarians offer the Archbishop articles of vestment. There were several more to the right, not shown in the photo.
The two transitional deacons carry their priestly vestments before their ordination.
Chanting of the Introit.
Incensing the altar.
Archbishop Burke sitting on the Cathedral's cathedra, or bishop's chair.
The Rite of Ordination was interpolated within the Mass of the Sacred Heart, between the Gradual and Alleluia.
The Rite begins with a series of warnings and instructions.
...Dearly beloved brethren, the captain of a ship as well as the passengers are in the same condition as to safety or danger. Their cause is common, therefore they ought to be of the same mind. Indeed, not without reason did the Fathers ordain that in the election of those who were to be employed in the service of the altar the people also should be consulted. For it happens here and there that, as to the life and conduct of a candidate, a few know what is unknown to the majority. Necessarily, also, people will render obedience more readily to the ordained if they have consented to his ordination...
Future priests.
As a sign of humility, the candidates prostrate themselves towards the altar during the Litany of Saints.
Bishops in attendance.
The Bestowal of the Office (Imposition of Hands)
Investiture with the Priestly Vestments.
"Receive the yoke of the Lord; for His yoke is sweet and His burden light."
(I was unable to attend the entire Mass.)
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