Solemn Mass at Holy Innocents, New York, for the Feast of the Assumption

The Feast of the Assumption at Holy Innocents parish, New York, now under new management: Fr. George Rutler (the celebrant of yesterday evening’s liturgy).

Above, the restored Brumidi painting; below, the innumerable votive candles and this church.

Above and below: the gospel.

Fr. Rutler preaching: the relation of the Life of Mary and the Assumption to pressing “life issues” of the present day.

A large congregation was present this Thursday evening.

Holy Innocents – one of the most splendid Victorian interiors remaining in New York.