tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post203910596463400048..comments2024-02-08T17:05:51.909+00:00Comments on Solomon, I Have Surpassed Thee: The Cathedral Mace-BearerMark Langhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040760021187483441noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-4029142385432783882007-04-12T10:58:00.000+00:002007-04-12T10:58:00.000+00:00Albert's breeches and buckled shoes should be purc...Albert's breeches and buckled shoes should be purchased for him as a surprise gift for his faithful service!<BR/><BR/>Wonderful photograph of Albert<BR/><BR/>An AdmirerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-54987717516199035092007-04-10T15:37:00.000+00:002007-04-10T15:37:00.000+00:00It was wonderful to see the Cathedral so full. Do...It was wonderful to see the Cathedral so full. Do you have any estimate Father of how many worshippers attended the service?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-607864047136730452007-04-10T13:45:00.000+00:002007-04-10T13:45:00.000+00:00Good question, Andrew. I'm not sure why we have th...Good question, Andrew. I'm not sure why we have the post, but he does look very impressive heading up processions on solemn Feasts. Actually, this Easter Albert did have rather a practical role, as the crowds in the Cathedral were so large, he was required to clear the way before the liturgial procession. He didn't actually use (= swing) the mace: Albert simply walks inexorably and solemnly towards people, and they melt away!Mark Langhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040760021187483441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3115875609078917723.post-65291830416950199712007-04-10T08:28:00.000+00:002007-04-10T08:28:00.000+00:00Pardon the ignorance, but what does the cathedral ...Pardon the ignorance, but what does the cathedral mace bearer do, exactly. Besides bearing the mace, I mean.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09356738924839809045noreply@blogger.com