VESTMENTS USED BY CATHOLIC CLERGY AND WHAT EACH STAND FOR Alb
VESTMENTS USED BY CATHOLIC CLERGY AND WHAT EACH STAND FOR
Alb
A long white garment which can be used by all liturgical ministers. It is a reminder of the baptismal garment worn when the new Christian "Put on Christ."
Cincture
A long cord used for fastening albs at the waist. It holds the loose-fitting type of alb in place and is used to adjust it to proper length. It is usually white, although the liturgical color of the day may be used.
Chasuble (CHAZ-uh-buhl)
The sleeveless outer garment, slipped over the head, hanging down from the shoulders covering the alb and stole of the priest. It is the proper Mass vestment for the main celebrant and its color varies according to the feast.
Dalmatic (dahl-MAT-ik)
A loose-fitting robe with open sides and wide sleeves worn by a deacon on more solemn feasts.
Deacon Stole
A long cloth "scarf." According to the manner in which it worn it is the mark of the Office of the priest or deacon. A deacon wears it over his left shoulder, fastening it at his right side.
Priest Stole
A long cloth "scarf." According to the manner in which it worn it is the mark of the Office of the priest or deacon. A priest wears it around the neck, letting it hang down in front.
Cassock (KASS-uhk)
A long black garment worn by Altar Servers under the Surplice. Also worn by Diocesan Priests (Black), Monsignors (Rose), Bishops (Violet), Cardinals (Red), and the Pope (White).
Surplice (SIR-plis)
This is a wide-sleeved garment, slipped over the head, covering the shoulders, and coming down below the hips. It is worn over the cassock.
Cope (KOPE)
A cape-like garment which is put over the shoulders and hangs to the ankles, it is open in the front and worn by a priest or deacon in processions at Benediction and in other services.
Benediction Veil
Also called the humeral veil. This is a long narrow shawl-like vestment used at Benediction.
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