Yesterday morning, we made our way to Torpichen, in West Lothian
Torpichen is a small village 3 miles from Linlithgow, site of the impressive ruins of Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of mary Queen of Scots in 1524.
We were going there to participate in an Old Rite Latin Mass at the Preceptory there. More of the preceptory and Linlithgow in another post.
It was a cold morning, and the chapel in which Mass was celebrated was icy cold. None the less, about 30 people braved the cold to take part in this special Mass.
Monsignor Boyle celebrated the Mass, and the Saint Margaret Schola and the Una Voce Scola sang during the ceremony.
Also present, because of the Preceptory, were members of the Knights of Malta, in their black cloaks with the 7 pointed Star of Malta.
As at Cambuskenneth a fortnight ago, there is something very special celebrating Mass in a Historic location that in the past was once a Catholic Church.
We appreciate the obvious co-operation of Historic Scotland and the individual site managers in helping these events pass off so smoothly.
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