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There are not always 33 buttons on a priest's cassock, and in the cases where there are, different priests attach different significance to their vestments. Here are some opinions:
The 33 buttons on a cassock represent our Lord Christ's earthly years.
5 other buttons on each wrist are for the 5 wounds He suffered on the cross. When thwe priest's hands are held together, these 5 buttons from each hands represent the Ten Commandments.
3 pleats in the back stand for the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
7 inch cuffs tell us of the story of Creation.
1 inch hole at the neck represents the Oneness of God.
The shoulder coat represents the protection of thee Blessed Virgin Mary.
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The Vatican has never attributed liturgical significance to a cassock vestment. Coloring may be used to denote station or office but not number of buttons.
The only reference published on this is "On the button" by Nina Edwards (ISBN: 9781848855842) who is a British actress and a member of the Anglican church. This suggests that the tradition is an English one.
There is not one Roman Catholic vestment tailor that makes a cassock with more than 18 buttons. There are some liturgical vestment companies that cater to various Protestant denominations that make them, but, again, this would signify alternate origins.
What else can I help you with?
What is the long robe of black silk or other material also called a cassock?
What is the long robe of black silk or other material also cassock?noun: soutane 1. a long cassock with buttons down the front; worn by Roman Catholic priests
What do you call the long black garment worn by priests?
Cassock
Why black cassock?
a cassock is a gown worn by priests, deacons and often by the choir during church services.
What do Eastern Orthodox priests wear?
They wear Vestments while conducting the Divine Liturgy and the Sacraments.
What is the name of the white robe-like garment worn by the priest?
I think it is CassockThe outfits that priests wear, while performing the Mass are known as Vestments.
Why black cassock and others are red for cardinals?
A black cassock with scarlet piping is a street cassock for a Cardinal, while his choir cassock (the one he wears for Mass and services) is scarlet colored.
What do priests wear during the liturgical year?
That depends on what they're doing. A priest normally wears a cassock or a black suit with clerical collar for his street wear. In church he would normally wear a cassock and a surplice. For some liturgical functions, he wears a stole and cope, for others, just a stole over his cassock and surplice. For Mass, he wears an alb over his cassock, with a stole, maniple, and cincture. Over all of that, he puts on a chasuble. His stole, maniple (if he is wearing one) and chasuble are all the color of the day, or sacrament that he is celebrating.
Should a cassock be worn underneath a chasuble?
no the cassock goes under the chasuble
Do you have pictures of Roman priests?
Roman Catholic priests are well recognized by their white collars and black clergyman suits or cassocks, although, some priests have chosen to put aside these identifying garments when not performing their duties and use secular clothes. Priests that actually serve the faithful of the city of Rome have their own particular garb, a cassock with red piping. Follow the links for visual examples.
What do you wear in beijing's winter?
cassock
What is a choristers robe called?
CASSOCK
Why did priests wear special clothes in medieval times?
Answer from a CatholicOkay, I wasn't around back then, and I don't know anybody that was. But, I assume that since all clothes were handmade back then, that most people didn't have a lot of clothes. I'm pretty sure that priests just wore their habit if they were religious and, if they weren't, then they wore their cassock (soutaine).
