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Father Monahan Archive, Altar Card

This beautiful Altar Card was in use at Old Saint Martin's during the first half of the 20th Century, when William Beattie Monahan was Rector. The card shows the altar prayers in use at that time. The Priest read each prayer from the card at the relevant time in the Mass. The calligraphy and illumination is by George Byrne Phillips who was a member of the congregation at the time. The Altar Card is now owned Father Monahan's granddaughter Sheila who has kindly allowed us to feature it on the site.
Below is a 'map' of the Altar Card. Click on any of the 9 sections to open a large sized image and study the detail.
   
 
   
 
   
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