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A vestment is the particular robe, shawl, hat, and/or gloves, shoes,ect. of any religion used in it's performance. What ever the priest, minister, rabbi, guru..the officiating person..uses as "holy clothing" in the performance of his ritual and only in this ritual is a vestment.
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When does a priest wear an off white vestment?
Off-white is NOT a liturgical color approved by the Catholic Church.
Can you use blue in the liturgical calendar?
No, blue is not an approved liturgical color, although it is sometimes used for the bands on a white vestment intended for use on feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
What is a chasuble in medieval Europe?
A chasuble is a vestment worn by priests when they are saying mass. It is sleeveless, and is worn as an outer vestment. It is often quite decorated, and has the colors of the liturgical season. There is a link below to an article on the chasuble.
What is a long sleeved linen vestment?
A long-sleeved linen vestment is a garment typically worn by religious clergy during liturgical services. It is usually made of linen fabric and covers the arms and upper body. It serves as a symbol of the religious office or status of the wearer.
What does the chimere represent in clergy vestment?
The chimere is a type of clergy vestment traditionally worn over the cassock, often by bishops and higher-ranking clergy. It represents the authority and dignity of the office, symbolizing the wearer's role as a spiritual leader. Typically made of rich fabric and often lined with a contrasting color, the chimere serves to distinguish the clergy during liturgical ceremonies and reflects the solemnity of their religious duties. Its design and color can vary, often indicating the specific rank or role within the church hierarchy.
What is a white vestment?
The white vestment worn by the priest is called an alb ( from the latin "albus", meaning "white"). It also worn by deacons, servers, and occasionally Eucharistic ministers. A white vestment placed over the alb at Mass is called a chasuble for priests and dalmatic for daecons. That can be red, green, violet, or white. White is worn during certain liturgical seasons and holy days, but the alb is always white, sometimes "off" white or ivory.
How do you use vestment in a sentence?
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The scarf the priest wears at mass?
If you mean the liturgical vestment worn around the shoulders of priests as they administer the sacraments it is called a 'stole'.
How do you say 'vestment' in German?
An official's vestment is called "die Amtskleidung" or "die Amtstracht".A priests vestment is called "der Priestergewand".
What is a cope and how is it used in the Catholic Church?
A cope is a type of liturgical vestment worn by clergy in the Catholic Church during certain ceremonies and rituals. It is a long cloak-like garment with a hood, often made of richly decorated fabric. The cope is typically worn over other vestments and is used to symbolize the priest's role as a servant of God and to add solemnity to the occasion.
What does the cope on a bishop symbolize?
The cope is a liturgical vestment worn by bishops and other clergy during certain ceremonies. It symbolizes authority and the pastoral care of the bishop, representing the protective cloak of the Good Shepherd. The elaborate designs and materials often reflect the dignity of the office and the beauty of the Church. Additionally, the cope serves as a reminder of the bishop's role in guiding and nurturing the faith community.
When do priests wear blue?
Roman Catholic AnswerBlue is not an approved liturgical color, although you will sometimes see blue trim on a white vestment used for feasts of Our Lady. You will also occasionally see blue worn in Advent, this is not permitted, the only approved color is violet.
