Pyx Burse

Pyx Burse

A pyx is a sacred vessel carry a consecrated hosts outside of a church. Pyxes are used to bring the Eucharist to those unable to attend Mass and receive communion. A burse is a bag or pouch for carrying a pyx. All of the covers below have been designed to secure a standard size pyx although if you require burs bigger or smaller that is not a problem. 

Sacred Heart I.H.S Burse

I designed and created this first pyx burse for a friend who has a true devotion to the most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The hand embellished burning heart looks as if it flickers with golden sparks! The outer fabric of the pouch is soft brown leather edged in cream satin ribbon. 

Sacred Heart of Jesus Burse with gold work 

This burse has a secure cord attached so that it may be worn around then neck and over ones heart. Interlay embroidered and embellished by hand this pyx burse also has delicate gold work, which glistens in the light. After sharing photos of this burse on face book I have since made many more of a similar design. 

 

The back, showing the cord to be worn around the neck.

40th Anniversary Stole

40^th Anniversary Stole

I designed and created this bespoke stole for a pilgrimage group to give to their wonderful parish priest in celebration of his 40^th anniversary of the priest hood.

The group had requested a violet stole that would give reface to his two parishes, that of Saint Cuthbert’s and Saint Patricks. They also wanted a monstrance and the Eucharist to be a part of the design. With this in mind, I came up the following design that they were happy with.

Before starting this project, I studied some very and wonderful old books on the traditional making of vestments. Drawing form age old techniques the construction of the stole was made completely by hand.

Upon reserving the stole, the group were all very happy with my work and presented the stole at the surprise celebrations after Mass. It was real blessing for me to create this stole and pray for vocations. I do find it truly amazing that the pieces I design and create are being used to bring Glory to God worn in the celebration of the Holy sacraments, to be clothed in CHRIST!