Restoration of the Pelican Cope

 Lucy writes: It's exactly a year since I ran the Oxford Town & Gown 10k, and thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our benefactors, the restoration of the Pelican Cope is now complete.

The embroidery on the Cope was in good condition, but the fabric of the main body of it was noticeably mildewed.

It took time to source satin of the right quality and colour to match the hood and orphreys. Once this was done, we commissioned Ancilla Vestments to undertake the re-making of the Cope on the Guild's behalf.

The names of all the individual benefactors are on a label, stitched inside the lining of the Cope. A visible label asks for prayers for them.

The Cope will be used at all our Retreats; we will also loan it out occasionally. The benefactors who made its restoration possible can be sure that they will often be remembered at the altar, whenever it is used.

Special thanks go to Ancilla vestments for making such a magnificent job of it; and of course, we continue to feel heartfelt gratitude to our many benefactors. We will remember them in our prayers.