Bishop Carré, Archbishop of Montpellier, administers confirmation to the children of the apostolate.Sermon.Confirmations.The confirmands.Canon Trézières, Provincial of France, celebrates a solemn Mass with pontifical assistance of the Archbishop of Montpellier following the confirmations.Incensation of the altar.Singing of the Gospel.Credo.According to tradition, the "Magi", magnificently dressed, present the gold, frankincense, and myrrh which they will bring to the manger.The Knights of the Holy Sepulchre.Canon.Consecration of the Host.The elevation of the Host.Consecration of the chalice.Elevation of the Chalice.Kiss of peace.<i>Confiteor.</i><em>Ecce Agnus Dei!</em>The distribution of Holy Communion to the confirmands.The bishop blesses the gold, frankincense, and myrrh at the conclusion of Mass.The "Magi" present the blessed gifts to the Christ Child.Commemorative photograph: His Excellency the Archbishop surrounded by the Cathedral's parish priest and Canon MarchadierSouvenir photograph.
