Hello and welcome! We are the Breens, the family behind Magdalena Baptismal Robes, and we are grateful to you for supporting our small business!

 

Presbytera Josephine began sewing at age 4 and has been in love with the craft ever since. She started her formal apprenticeship at age 13 under her mother, Krista West of Krista West Vestments. Between the variety of materials and delicate techniques used in their construction, Pres. Josephine has always had a special love for sewing baptismal robes and gowns. She is honored to create these beautiful garments for the newly illumined. Fr. Lukas provides much of the behind-the-scenes technical and order support (he particularly enjoys order fulfillment). Our children Myriam, Clara, and Simon Peter aren't quite tall enough to reach the sewing machine pedal yet, so they entertain each other while Mama's working. We're pretty sure they're all taking notes.

 

We reside in beautiful Roseville, California, where Fr. Lukas is the assistant priest at St. Anna Greek Orthodox Church. When we're not working, you can find us enjoying time outside in the sun, walking our dog, or serving and chanting together at church. 

 

Of course no introduction to our family would be complete without mentioning our namesake, St. Mary Magdalene. She is a wonderful patron saint to Myriam, so we decided to ask her intercessions and blessings when it came time to name our business. St. Mary, pray for us!