Many thanks to G Photography and Films for the wonderful images of the annual celebration of Michaelmas Day at St. Michael's Abbey in Orange County, California. The new abbey church was designed by the French architect Jean-Louis Pagès, who drew his inspiration from a 12th-century monastery in Provence, France, which also influenced his design of Le Barroux, a well-known Benedictine monastery also in Provence.
The new abbey church in California hosts a delightful event every year on the feast of St. Michael that draws many visitors.
A time lapse video of the event can be seen here.
The feast of St. Michael at the end of September is therefore a terrific day to visit the abbey, to witness this wondrous marvel of cosmography. Additionally, the abbey offers on this day the public veneration of a relic attached to St. Michael. Afterwards, the packed pews spill out into the courtyard for a joyous reception, with many remarking that this is what heaven must be like.
The feast of St. Michael at the end of September is therefore a terrific day to visit the abbey, to witness this wondrous marvel of cosmography. Additionally, the abbey offers on this day the public veneration of a relic attached to St. Michael. Afterwards, the packed pews spill out into the courtyard for a joyous reception, with many remarking that this is what heaven must be like.
A very interesting explanatory video can be seen here. God bless this wonderful community of Norbertines and we wish them continued success as they labor in the Lord's vineyards.
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| (Photo by Fr. Joseph Horn, O.Praem) |
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| (Photo by Fr. Joseph Horn, O.Praem) |
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| (Photo by Fr. Joseph Horn, O.Praem) |
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