Hildegarde von Bingen.

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On Tuesday, 17 September 2024, the Collegium Institute and the Durandus Institute for Sacred Liturgy & Music will hold a Choral High Mass at the Church of Saint Agatha and Saint James, in Philadelphia, for the Feast of Saint Hildegard of Bingen, the renowned 12th-Century Mystic, Composer, and Doctor of The Church. 

An all-women’s Schola will sing Saint Hildegard’s own compositions throughout the Liturgy, accompanied by instruments of her era. 

The Mass will begin at 7 p.m; a short talk on Saint Hildegard’s music will be given before the start of Mass, and a reception will follow outside in the park. 

The Church is located near the U. Penn. Campus at 3728 Chestnut Street. (Click here to RSVP for the reception, and click here to see the event page on Facebook.)

Please note:

There are two spellings of the name: 

Hildegard and Hildegarde.