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    FROM THE CHAPLAIN’S PEN
REVEREND CANON NEALE TROON – THE “COPE”
 F          cope!” and immediately think of the many factors in our lives that would lead us to say this. However, I
          
then was behind these words you may wonder?
All Hallows Chapel has a small array of vestments used
        
own Cope. Until now, that is. The word “cope” is an old
         
keep warm in those ancient unheated church & cathedral buildings, so common in the Middle Ages. Our new Cope is very heavy and highly decorated. It is joined together by a fancy clasp called a “morse”. It will be worn both in
the Chapel and at important Diocesan events where it will represent the School as it takes its rightful place in the wider Anglican Church.
Our new Southwell Cope is a gift from the S.S.A. and the
        
in the Nave of the Chapel. This is a much appreciated gift and will be worn by myself, and the Chaplains who follow, for many generations to come.
      
required to be blessed as it is set aside for the greater purpose of glorifying God. The language of blessing was ancient and one section contained these stern words:
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