On Being a Thurifer | Saint Mark's, Seattle
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Cathedral Sacristan and Head verger Michael Seewer gives a brief introduction to the role of the thurifer at Saint Mark's, and the role of incense in worship.
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle, Washington strives to be: a house of prayer for all people, where we worship God and proclaim the reconciling Gospel of Jesus Christ; a loving, welcoming, inclusive community that nurtures faith, encourages service, and integrates social and environmental justice into our lives; a sacred gathering place for the Diocese of Olympia and the broader community in times of crisis, sorrow, and celebration.
Saint Mark's Cathedral is part of the Episcopal Church, and as a cathedral, serves as the seat of the Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia.
What a pleasant person - and very good explanations as well!
Thank you!
I’m discussing being a Thurifer with my rector. I’m undecided but it would be a prestigious ministry. Years ago the coals were kindled in a small grille outside the church until red hot. Wonderful detailed information!
I know centripetal forces keep the coal towards the center of the thurible but are you ever concerned that the soldering can break off somewhere sending the device flying and potentially injuring a congregation member?
Safety is of the utmost importance! We do a thorough check of the thurible before using it to make sure it’s safe for use each time. While the thurible does get hot, it’s never hot enough for a long enough period of time to loosen any of the soldered spots that keep the thurible together. Thanks for the question! -Michael Seewer, Cathedral Sacristan
Not reallly a Good Idea to swing Thuriblr 360 Deg. especially with inexperienced Thurifer..in which Coals or incense to come out onto Them or Church Carpets & burn them or the Thurifer themselves,,,I've eard of a Deacon doing that on Holy thursday Mass!
It's a good thing we don't let inexperienced thurifers attempt it during liturgies!
It’s regularly swung 360 degrees in church during high holy days without incident. It adds a festive and spirited dimension to the liturgy.
Is this church an Anglican church or what
Yes. The Episcopal Church is a protestant denomination which is part of the Anglican Communion.
@@saintmarksseattle oh ok thanks but i go to an Anglican church in Fiji and we don't use the thurible
@@saintmarksseattle no wonder the way you're incensing looks rather odd
It looks like traditional orthidox way of incensing but with a long not so decorated chane
*Boswellia, not acacia
You are absolutely correct.
A Bar BQ Lighter would work Just as Good with a 6" Altar Candle Stub Ye=ou Light Then Use tongs to hold Charcoal over Flame to Light... then Placing it in Thurible Dished sde Up ro Hold Incense As A Sacristan I' Ive done this for Funerals for 13 Years
That look like the thurible in Roblox
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