Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbot-elect Father Augustine Myslinski, OCSO, center, is assisted during the August 15 abbatial blessing at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, by Abbot Elias Dietz, OCSO, left, of Our Lady of Gethsemani Abbey, Trappist, Ky., and Conyer’s Abbot-emeritus Francis Michael Stiteler, OCSO, right. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

On the altar listening to the Liturgy of the Word during the abbatial blessing are Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance nuns including (l-r) Mother Maureen McCabe of Mount St. Mary’s Abbey, Wrentham, Mass., Mother Vickie Murray of Santa Rita Abbey, Sonoita, Ariz., Mother Marion Rissetto and Sister Sophy Mathew of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, Crozet, Va., and Brother Nathanael Felarca of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbott-elect Father Augustine Myslinski’s relatives listen to Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory’s homily. Sitting in the front row, they include (l-r) his cousin Rich Flynn of Chicago, his mother Connie Myslinski of Suwanee, Ga., his sister Mary Jo Taylor of Suwanee, and his brother Michael and sister-in-law Joni of Johns Creek. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbott-elect Father Augustine Myslinski, OCSO, stands before Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory during the rite of examination. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbott-elect Father Augustine Myslinski, OCSO, stands before Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory during the rite of examination. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

During the invitation to prayer abbot-elect Father Augustine Myslinski, OCSO, prostrates himself before the Lord on the sanctuary floor of the monastery as the cantors lead the congregation in singing the Litany of Saints. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

During the invitation to prayer abbot-elect Father Augustine Myslinski, OCSO, prostrates himself before the Lord on the sanctuary floor of the monastery as the cantors lead the congregation in singing the Litany of Saints. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

During the invitation to prayer abbot-elect Father Augustine Myslinski, OCSO, prostrates himself before the Lord on the sanctuary floor of the monastery as the cantors lead the congregation in singing the Litany of Saints. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

During the invitation to prayer abbot-elect Father Augustine Myslinski, OCSO, prostrates himself before the Lord on the sanctuary floor of the monastery as the cantors lead the congregation in singing the Litany of Saints. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbott-elect Father Augustine Myslinski, OCSO, kneels before Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory during the prayer of blessing. At the conclusion of the prayer he officially assumes the role and title of abbot. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

During the presentation of the pontifical insignia, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory places the miter on the head of the new abbot Augustine Myslinski, OCSO. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

In addition to extending the ring and miter to the new abbot Augustine Myslinski, OCSO, during the presentation of the pontifical insignia, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory hands the pastoral staff to him. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

New abbot Dom Augustine Myslinski exchanges the sign of peace with his brother monks. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

New abbot Dom Augustine Myslinski, OCSO, front row center, looks on with pride as his mother Connie and his sister-in-law Joni bring up the gifts of bread and wine during the offertory procession. Sitting on the left is Abbot Elias Dietz, OCSO, left, of Our Lady of Gethsemani Abbey, Trappist, Ky., and on the right is Abbot-emeritus Francis Michael Stiteler, OCSO. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

(Foreground to background) Abbot-emeritus Francis Michael Stiteler, OCSO, looks out over the congregation with new abbot Dom Augustine Myslinski, OCSO, and Abbot Elias Dietz, OCSO, of Our Lady of Gethsemani Abbey, Trappist, Ky. Abbot-emeritus Francis Michael served as the abbot at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers, for 12 years. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory prepares to elevate the bread at the consecration during the Liturgy of the Eucharist as new abbot Dom Augustine Myslinski, OCSO, stands to the archbishop’s immediate left. Photo By Michael Alexander

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

Abbatial Blessing for Fr. Augustine Myslinski

New abbot Dom Augustine Myslinski, OCSO, right, leads a portion of the prayer during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Photo By Michael Alexander