Matriculation

Last Thursday, September 29th, I became an official part of the community of Nashotah House - they call this Matriculation.  It is commemorated by a solemn mass (lots of smells and bells), and our promising to be faithful and honorable members of the Seminary - we sign an exceedingly old book (volume 2 as I understand), that contains the signatures of all the members of the community back to 1842.  Very inspiring and very cool.  We celebrate Morning Payer, Evening Prayer, and Holy Eucharist every day in this chapel - it is not uncommon for the altar frontal to change for every service.  Thanks and blessings to all for their prayers and support.

The blessing of an icon at the altar - I'm 3rd from the left.

Sitting in my stall.
Note the icon Gail gave me by my prayer book.