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|Gold (or white) | |style="background:gold; color:white"|Gold (or white) | ||
|Christmas, Easter and Feast Days of the Holy Family and saints who were not martyred | |Christmas, Easter and Feast Days of the Holy Family and saints who were not martyred | ||
|Glory, innocence, purity | |Glory, innocence, purity | ||
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|Purple | |style="background:purple; color:white"|Purple | ||
|Advent, Lent and requiem Masses (funerals) | |Advent, Lent and requiem Masses (funerals) | ||
|Humility and penance | |Humility and penance | ||
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|Red | |style="background:red; color:white"|Red | ||
|Pentecost & Feast Days of martyrs | |Pentecost & Feast Days of martyrs | ||
|Holy spirit and blood shed for Christ | |Holy spirit and blood shed for Christ | ||
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|Rose | |style="background-color:#de8b87; color:white"|Rose | ||
|Third Sunday of Advent and Fourth Sunday of Lent | |Third Sunday of Advent and Fourth Sunday of Lent | ||
|Joy and love | |Joy and love | ||
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|White (or gold) | |style="background:white"|White (or gold) | ||
|Christmas, Easter and Feast Days of the Holy Family and saints who were not martyred | |Christmas, Easter and Feast Days of the Holy Family and saints who were not martyred | ||
|Glory, innocence, purity | |Glory, innocence, purity | ||
Latest revision as of 19:10, 11 February 2024
Priestly vestments = the clothing, robes, etc. of a Catholic priest and their meaning
- this page is part of Catechism of the Catholic Church
- related to Layout of a church
Why the black robe?
- to show poverty, simplicity
- to remind that death is our destination and goal
Vestments list & definitiions
alb
- white robe worn under the chasuble (outer robe)
- symbolizes purity of heart
- that the priest brings to the altar
amice
- an apron-like vest that ties in the back
- symbolizes moderation in words
- and defense against the temptations of the Devil
chasuble
- the outer robe, which will be in different colors depending on the liturgical season or day
- symbolizes charity
cincture
- rope that goes around the waist outside of the alb (white robe)
- symbolizes chastity and continence
cope
- symbolizes
stole
- the thick sash the goes around the neck over the shoulders
- symbolizes priestly power and authority
Liturgical colors
| Green | Ordinary Time | Hope |
| Gold (or white) | Christmas, Easter and Feast Days of the Holy Family and saints who were not martyred | Glory, innocence, purity |
| Purple | Advent, Lent and requiem Masses (funerals) | Humility and penance |
| Red | Pentecost & Feast Days of martyrs | Holy spirit and blood shed for Christ |
| Rose | Third Sunday of Advent and Fourth Sunday of Lent | Joy and love |
| White (or gold) | Christmas, Easter and Feast Days of the Holy Family and saints who were not martyred | Glory, innocence, purity |
References
- see "Mass explained" for how priests prepare their dress for mass: Mass Explained — November 29, 2021 on Vimeo
- What Is The Meaning Of A Priest’s Vestments? A Practical Guide
- [see: https://www.archmil.org/Our-Faith/items-mass.htm Items used at Mass (archmil.org)]
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