answersLogoWhite

0

This link will give you an in-depth understanding (see link below).

.

Roman Catholic AnswerThere are different robes a priest may wear. An alb, for instance, is the white robe that he puts on over his street clothes and under his other vestments. Priests are required to wear specific vestments for the celebration of Mass. The black robe common to all priests, called a cassock or a soutaine is the religious version of a suit jacket for a man, and the priest's normal day time outfit in a Catholic country. Other robes that form the basis of a religious habit are particular to that religious order. Most Benedictine monks were a black robe, Cisterians wear a white robe, Dominicans wear a white robe. Franciscans wear a brown robe (some Franciscans wear a black robe). These are just examples.

It is a sign of the office, just like a judge wears robes or a police officer wears a uniform, priest wear robes
If you refer to the liturgical white garment worn at Mass, called the alb, this is a traditional ceremonial garment of the Church that has been retained from Roman times when such garments were common to the fashion.

If you refer to the cassock, the "blackrobe" that is worn as the priestly garment when in private and public, the cassock is black symbolizing the priest's death to the world and its good and evil attractions. As well, the robe is conducive to a modest appearance, as no discernible bodily form is emphasized by its shape.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Why do lawyer's wear a black coat and doctor's wear white coat?

The black robe signifies 'the law' ... whereas a white robe 'healing' or purity. All judges wear black robes as they are the final word laying down the laws. Some priests and pastors also wear black robes as part of their undergarments, which signify their authority to inform believers of the laws of the church.


Priest in the middle ages?

Maybe. There are also young pastors in some areas. They will wear clergy robes in the church.


Why Do Pastors Wear Robes?

becauseee the colour of them - white is pure


What are changes to the life of the priests?

They cannot get married and have to wear special robes to show they are a priest.


What did Catholic priests wear under their robes in 1875?

Roman Catholic AnswerClerical garb appropriate to their era.


What type of cloths did priests wear?

Egyptian priests wore lepard skin robes over pleated dresses or kilts as a sign of a social status


Why did priests wear what they wore in the medieval ages?

Robes were worn. They looked like bathrobes we have today. Monks still wear this type of robe.


Why do priest wear yellow robes?

Priests typically wear yellow robes in certain religious traditions, such as Buddhism, as a symbol of humility, renunciation, and simplicity. Yellow is also considered a color associated with wisdom and compassion in some cultures, and wearing yellow robes can signify the intention to cultivate these qualities in oneself.


What kinds of robes do women wear in Italy?

Women wear robes in Italy for formal and informal situations. Informally, their most common robes are before and after the bath, and for the beach. Formally, they wear choir robes for singing, graduation robes for degree ceremonies, judicial robes for court and other related legal work, and teacher's robes in some cases. If they aren't Roman Catholic Church communicants, then they may wear priestly robes.


Do Lutheran pastors wear wedding rings?

There is no specific requirement for Lutheran pastors to wear wedding rings. It is a personal choice and may vary among individual pastors. Some pastors may choose to wear wedding rings as a symbol of their marriage, while others may not.


Who are some boxers that don't wear robes?

mike Tyson


What do women wear in Kenya?

in Kenya ladys wear robes or as we call them''robes''