Wednesday, January 5, 2011

From Venice: Chasuble of Pope St. Pius X

The Venetians made this for Papa Sarto, their former Patriarch, just after he was elected to the Throne of Blessed Peter the Apostle.
Gorgeous polychrome silk embroidery; a pity the Venetians no longer make these. Pray and fast for a return to quality craftsmanship.

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