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Return to: Benedict XVI proclaims that Baroque is back

Fr Rupert McHardy of the London Oratory in a 19th century alb


The maniple around Fr McHardy's arm is old


The chasuble is copied from the older set of vestments


Fr McHardy is helped by into a 19th century dalmatic


Fr McHardy in London's Little Oratory


The dalmatic is worn by deacons during Mass


A 19th century cope and stole are used here for Asperges


Copes are worn for processions, Asperges and Benediction


Kneeling in front of the altar


A biretta and tassels