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Film Number |
5258 |
Title |
THE CLOTHING CEREMONY OF A SISTER OF MERCY AT THE CONVENT, BURNLEY |
Producer |
Sam Hanna |
Date |
1967 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
colour |
Sound |
sound |
Running Time |
13 mins 38 secs |
Description |
The Clothing Ceremony of a Sister of Mercy postulant filmed in the Chapel at The Convent, Burnley. After a shot of the candidate in her black habit kneeling and reading, the film cuts to a high angle shot of the clothing ceremony itself. It features the postulant in a bridal dress, the mother superior, altar boys and three clergymen, watched by several nuns holding candles. After giving up her bridal dress for a simple black habit, the newly-received novice is presented with her white veil. The film concludes with the novice cutting a cake in the community room to celebrate the occasion with her family and clergy. |
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