[Magdalen] TEC talk

[Ferdinand von Prondzynski (Emeritus)]

Ann wrote:

> Two of the conditions under which Seabury was consecrated were that we
> take their name (Episcopal) and use their BCP, or substantial portions of it.
> That seems as much "folding in," if not more than of the English church.

Yes indeed. The US church still uses the basic structure of the Eucharistic Prayer that it inherited from the Scottish church, which is different from that of the Church of England.

What I very much admire, or actually envy, is the wealth of the US Episcopal Church. I see that medium-size US parishes can harness resources we can only dream of. Aberdeen's Cathedral - which has a glorious liturgy and a wonderful choir - you can see it here: https://www.facebook.com/StAndrews1784/videos/382115122660985/ - has a budget that is considerably smaller than the average smaller US parish. We're working on this.

Ferdinand

PS If you watch the video, you'll see me as thurifer, for those who know me. Also, the setting for the Mass is 'the Seabury Mass' by Paul Mealor (who also composed a piece for the William/Kate royal wedding), which was composed specifically for the Cathedral to mark its role in creating the US Episcopal Church.


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