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== Vestments list & definitiions ==
== 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 ===
=== chasuble ===
* the outer robe, which will be in different colors depending on the liturgical season or day
* symbolizes charity


=== cincture ===
=== cincture ===
* rope that goes around the waist outside of the alb (white robe)
* symbolizes chastity and continence


=== cope ===
=== cope ===
* symbolizes
=== stole ===
* the thick sash the goes around the neck over the shoulders
* symbolizes priestly power and authority


== Liturgical colors ==
== Liturgical colors ==
{| class="wikitable"
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|style="background:green" font-style="color:white"|Green
|Ordinary Time
|Hope
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|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
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|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
|}


=== See ===
== References ==
* see "Mass explained" for how priests prepare their dress for mass: [https://vimeo.com/647791853 Mass Explained — November 29, 2021 on Vimeo]
* see "Mass explained" for how priests prepare their dress for mass: [https://vimeo.com/647791853 Mass Explained — November 29, 2021 on Vimeo]
* [https://catholic-link.org/infographic-what-is-the-meaning-behind-the-priestly-vestments-a-practical-guide/ What Is The Meaning Of A Priest’s Vestments? A Practical Guide]
* [https://catholic-link.org/infographic-what-is-the-meaning-behind-the-priestly-vestments-a-practical-guide/ What Is The Meaning Of A Priest’s Vestments? A Practical Guide]