ABBATIAL BLESSING IN ROME




The basilica of St Paul-outside-the-Walls


In 1997, we received an immense grace: the abbatial blessing of Mgr Wladimir, our first Abbot, was conferred in the patriarchal Basilica of Saint-Paul-without-the-Walls, in Rome itself. Cardinal Paul Augustin Mayer, who always showed paternal support for our Community, performed the ceremony. Two other Cardinals were present and, in a welcome ecclesial gesture, our diocesan Bishop, Mgr Lagrange, made a point of attending the ceremony.

Bishop Lagrange has always been a supportive father to our religious family, for which we wish to thank him and assure him of our continued respect.


Interior detail of the basilica







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Abbatial blessing of Mgr Wladimir in Rome