Ordination

Today I went on a coach to Lancaster Cathedral for an ordination of one of our young men who has been training for the priesthood.
We are only a very small church membership in Great Eccleston so he is known to us all from being quite young.
I have never been to an ordination before so I found it very interesting.
The music & singing was just wonderful & there was a beautiful buffet afterwards
You can see the new Father John Paul giving his first blessings to the congregation at the end.
I must say the whole thing was rather special & the Cathedral was packed for the occasion.
I was glad I went.

Three good thing.
1. Music & singing.
2. Fellowship.
3. Food I haven't made myself!

[Judith Johnson]

What a lovely occasion to attend. I'm sure he welcomed all the support from his local church. I love your shot too - you've got the lighting just right.

[julia]

Beautiful shot.

[Pat Knowles]

@julzmaioro n. Thank you Judith & Julie. I hesitated to put up this shot as its best to keep away from religion & politics but it was such a lovely unexpected day I wanted to put it in my diary. I would feel the same about any churches service such as this.

[Pat Knowles]

@busylady sorry Judith reply as above....I must not have clicked on your reply hard enough!

[Bep]

Interesting occasion to attend, Pat.

[Joyce]

These are wonderful occasions Pat. S glad you enjoyed it. I was confirmed in Lancaster Cathedral.

[Pat Knowles]

@thistle Were you really Joyce how interesting .....my mum used to go there when she lived in Lancaster but I have only been inside once before.

[Al Bailey]

Lovely shot ...... nice to go to a special occasion such as this :)

[Rosie Kind]

really nice shot.. It's not always easy to get good shots in places like this but you have done this beautifully

[Beryl Lloyd]

How lovely to attend such a service and support a local young man ! And you have captured the event and venue so well !

[Pat Knowles]

@rosiekind Thanks Rosie...I didn't really like getting my camera out so it was a rushed shot at the end.

[Pat Knowles]

@gijsje it was very interesting Bep....a very good community thing I felt, we had some fun on the coach.

[Pat Knowles]

@willowdragon thanks Al.....I wouldn't call myself a particularly religious person although I like going to church when ever I have time in a Sunday but this was quite uplifting.

[Pat Knowles]

@beryl Yes he had some great support Beryl. His first mass at our church in the morning & a bit of a 'do'afterwards.

[Helen K]

Sounds a lovely occasion. Nice capture too.

[Maggiemae]

So good to see inside this wonderful cathedral! It is so beautiful - those lovely stone arches and timber work in the apse! The congregation all appear to be in the aisles - going up for the blessing probably? It must be catholic?
My sister from NZ is currently now in York and will attend a service today (Sunday) in the Minster! I wish she could photograph that!

[Pat Knowles]

@maggiemae yes the congregation were all in the Isles maggiemae ......looks empty but this was at the end when some had already gone. I was nervous getting my camera out until the end!

[Pat Knowles]

Ps yes Catholic.

[Karin Hirsch]

What a special occasion to take part in

[Phil Howcroft]

beautiful light pat

[Peggy Sirk]

This is so gorgeous, Pat! I know Father John Paul was pleased and touched that you made the trip to be at this important moment in his life.

[Babs]

What a fabulous occasion and a lovely cathedral. David's sister lives in Lancaster.

[Claire]

A lovely shot, moving

[Margo]

Lovely shot for a special occasion

[Andrea]

Beautiful occasion 🙏

[Sue Cooper]

Lovely shot to remember a special occasion.

[carol white]

Beautifully captured, a great occasion

[Dianne]

Lovely image and such a special occasion.

[Julia]

beautiful architecture

[Rick Schies]

The interior is beautiful

[Chris K]

must have been a lovely experience. You have captured the light beautifully

[Judith Greenwood]

What a special day and an achievement for him. Not many young priests about these days (though there were quite a lot of handsome ones when I went to Rome - the nuns would never have allowed one of those at school!)

[Pat Knowles]

@judithg he is the first of seven apparently!

[Judith Greenwood]

Well I take it back then!

[Pat Knowles]

@judithg Mind you the atmosphere in that Cathedral on Saturday....I could be one myself! Not a life for a young man ....I hope he is as happy in life as he was this weekend!

[Judith Greenwood]

@happypat No - a huge sacrifice.