Art is a tool and since the very essence of liturgical art is to honor God and present the invisible in visible form, it is of the utmost importance to have tailors and artists who can offer the best possible product for service at the altar. The liturgical arts industry is changing as new studios are appearing here and there.
The Philippines has a long-standing tradition of making beautiful vestments that bring splendor to the sacred rites, inspiring devotion and fervor while giving honor and glory to God's majesty. I would like to draw the attention of readers to a newish studio called Sacerdos, based in a suburb of Manila. This start-up was inspired by the pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI.
Samples of their work can be seen below, taken from their Facebook page. Sacerdos appears to be expanding their work and have vested various prelates and ordinandi over the past few years. They also make tropical cassocks. All at affordable prices, comparatively speaking.
Below are various images of their work. I hope readers will consider supporting them. Their portfolio includes various styles of chasuble such as Roman, Spanish, Gothic, and Neri. Their selections also include lightweight materials, ideal for hot climates.
Beautiful vestments radiate and transform the liturgy, inspire the faithful, and glorify God. They ceaselessly celebrate the heavenly liturgy that is to be reflected by every liturgy celebrated on earth. Thus beautiful vestments worthy of the altar are a prophetic anticipation of the glory which will one day be experienced in the heavenly liturgy in the new Jerusalem.
God bless the work of Sacerdos and we wish them well.
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