Sarum Use Vespers - Candlemas Eve: Feb 1, 2020 at St Patrick’s Church, Philadelphia

Official video of the Vespers according to the Use of Sarum, celebrated at St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Candlemas Eve: February 1, 2020. Over 700 came to attend this unique celebration of Evening Prayer according to the Use of Salisbury: the local adaptation of the Roman Rite used throughout most of England from the Norman Conquest until the Reformation introduced the first Book of Common Prayer in 1549. Relics of St Thomas Becket and St Edward the Confessor were set upon the high altar for this liturgy, organized by the Durandus Institute for Sacred Liturgy & Music. The viewer is highly encouraged to follow along with the congregation’s service booklet, which may be viewed at this link: Vespers - congregation The official photo album, courtesy of Allison Girone, may be viewed here: Officiating Priest: Father Jason Catania