Scottish Catholic Observer

The monks at Pluscarden are looking forward to a very significant event in the history of the abbey—the re-dedication of the Abbey Church by Bishop Hugh Gilbert, former Abbot of Pluscarden.

The monks have extended an open invitation to the community to attend the dedication Mass, and to stay for the lunch that follows.

Pluscarden Abbey was founded in 1230, and is believed to have been dedicated within a few years of that. Substantial destruction occurred in 1390, at the hands of the Wolf of Badenoch, followed by extensive re-building and repair in the mid to late 15th century, with there being some evidence of a second dedication at this time.

Restoration work on the abbey has been ongoing since 1948.

The re-dedication Mass will take place on Thursday November 5 at 11am, followed by lunch at around 2pm. The afternoon will end with Vespers, Exposition, Te Deum and Benediction at 6pm.

—Could those wishing to stay for the lunch indicate this by emailing  [email protected] or by post to Pluscarden Abbey, Elgin IV30 8UA, or by phone 01343 890 257.

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