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 Encyclopedia: Cassock
Cassocks are sometimes worn by lay people when they are assisting with the liturgy in church.They are also worn by altar servers, and by religious who are not priests, (e.g religious brothers,seminarians, lay preachers).
The cassock, an item of clerical clothing, is a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations.
The cassock, also known as a soutane, comes in a number of styles, though no particular symbolism attaches to these [1].
http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Cassock   (1538 words)

  
 CASSOCK - LoveToKnow Article on CASSOCK
It was originally the outof-doors and domestic dress of lay-people as well as clergy, and its survival among the latter when the secular fashions had changed is merely the iautcome of ecclesiastical conservatism.
The shortened form of cassock which survives in the bishops apron.
It varies in color with the wearers rank: white for the pope, red (or black edged with red) for cardinals, purple for bishops, black for the lesser ranks: members of religious orders, however, whatever their rank, wear the color of their religious habit.
http://16.1911encyclopedia.org/C/CA/CASSOCK.htm   (628 words)

  
 Vestments Glossary
John Wesley wore a cassock and surplice, because he was a priest in the Church of England.
Cassocks are worn by both clergy and lay worship leaders, with or without a surplice.
The cassock and surplice combination is very common in Anglican churches, where it is worn by both clergy and lay worship leaders.
http://www.kencollins.com/glossary/vestments.htm   (3932 words)

  
 Why Priests Wear Black
(For liturgical and public ceremonies of the Church, cassocks are of one color; white for the Holy Father; scarlet for Cardinals; purple for patriarchs, archbishops, bishops, protonotaries apostolic, and prelates of honor: and black for priests.
While many priests wear the traditional cassock for Mass, the distribution of Holy Communion or in performing other priestly duties around the parish, a regular suit with clerical collar or a clerical shirt have become common place, especially in activities beyond the physical confines of the parish or in daily duties.
Moreover, black is a color of mourning arid death for the priest, the symbolism is dying to oneself to rise and serve the Lord as well as giving witness of the Kingdom yet to come.
http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/religion/re0197.html   (972 words)

  
 Cassock, Surplice, and Stole
John Wesley wore a cassock and surplice, because he was a priest in the Church of England.
(Surplices are only worn with cassocks.) In Anglican churches, lay people often dress this way when they are helping to lead worship.
In this picture, I am wearing a surplice over the cassock.
http://www.kencollins.com/glossary/vestment-02.htm   (483 words)

  
 Light-Weight Under-Cassock (Greek Style, Breathable Cloth) - Liturgix.com Store
The cassock symbolizes the expiration of a clergyman in this world, and his burial and subsequent dedication to God and the Heavenly Kingdom.
Wearing the under-cassock is common to bishops, priests, deacons, monks and nuns (permission to wear it is often given to seminarians, monastic novices, sub-deacons and readers in parishes).
Podrasnik or Podriasn Christian Orthodox Vestments (Bishop, Priest and Deacon complete Sets of Clothing, sticharions, epitrachelions, cassocks, under-cassocks).
http://liturgix.safeshopper.com/70/974.htm?188   (634 words)

  
 American boys' clothes: The 1960s and 70s
The Catholic Church did not allow girls to be altar-servers at the time, and likewise there were no women or girls in the parish choir--there were boys for the soprano and alto parts and men for tenor and bass.
For liturgical services I wore a white surplice over my cassock, and also had a biretta, the black hat with pom-pom that priests use; bishops wear purple ones, cardinals red ones, and the Pope a white one.
Collars worn by diocesan seminarians and priests (who belong to no religious order, but are secular clergy responsible to a local bishop) are generally the Roman style.
http://histclo.hispeed.com/country/us/co-us19404cat.html   (1822 words)

  
 Zenit News Agency - The World Seen From Rome
However, the expanded role attributed to the alb as a universal liturgical vesture has diminished the use of the cassock and surplice both for priests and for others such as acolytes who often used it to serve Mass.
Q: I know of priests who wear their cassock on Sunday but do not wear it in public.
Are there guidelines that priests have to wear a cassock in church but not outside?
http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=79609   (1191 words)

  
 The Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church - Guide
The elbow-length cape, trimmed in the same manner as this cassock, may be worn over it.
The use of the black plush hat with green cord and tassels, the same for all Bishops, both residential and titular, is retained.
The red-trimmed black cassock is no longer obligatory as ordinary dress.
http://www.fiu.edu/~mirandas/instruction69.htm   (1160 words)

  
 The Cassock
She phoned the post office regularly, put a trace on the order; she wrote letters and letters to Wippells.
She went about the parish (Emmanuel Church, Adams, N.Y.) and collected money for a new one.
In a Mission Church, partially supported by the Diocese, our salary was pitifully small.
http://home.fuse.net/ahemsley/TheCassock.html   (259 words)

  
 The Cassock
The black gown of the priest, called a cassock or soutane, is simply the ordinary outer garb of a priest.
"The Cassock" is a taut thriller about a German officer posing as a priest.
He offers spiritual guidance to the men, but former altar boy Private Ryan discovers his deceit and dies for it.
http://www.jodavidsmeyer.com/combat/episodes/Cassock_The.html   (845 words)

  
 cassock - definition of cassock by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
An ankle-length garment with a close-fitting waist and sleeves, worn by the clergy and others assisting in church services.
soutane - a long cassock with buttons down the front; worn by Roman Catholic priests
cassock - definition of cassock by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cassock   (228 words)

  
 Cassock-Albs from Church Goods Supplier CM Almy - also see church communion supplies, chasubles, Catholic church ...
Cassock-Albs from Church Goods Supplier CM Almy - also see church communion supplies, chasubles, Catholic church supplies, cassocks and more
http://www.almy.com/cassockalbs.html   (537 words)

  
 MFDH: The Really Big Fly
I swore to myself as we walked for many days and nights, that I would never reveal to R. Cassock that I was fictitious.
And then I found myself unearthed by another girl named R. Cassock, and another sacrifice made through carnage.
R. Cassock took them from her and chewed them up; she then leaned over my mouth and kindly spat the delicious matter inside (this is a weird thing for her to do, but I was her guest at the edge of the hole she and Nine had dug me from, and thus I was polite).
http://mfdh.ca/writing/fiction/bigfly.html   (1755 words)

  
 Trinity Episcopal Church Glossary - C
Worn by lay readers, vergers, chalice bearers, others "serving" during a worship service, and priests; bishops' cassocks are usually purple.
Cope - A long cape, worn over the shoulders by the celebrant and others at various liturgies (processions, the Burial of the Dead, etc.), or by a bishop.
Corporal - A large square white cloth, usually linen, that is placed on the altar at the time of the Offertory and upon which the chalice and paten are placed.
http://www.trinityepiscopalonline.org/c.htm   (2677 words)

  
 Has St. Philomena Touched Your Life? - Saint Philomena - St. Philomena - Santuario Santa Filomena - Filomena - Philomene
When the last sacraments were brought to him on his deathbed by Bishop Chalandon, John Vianney said, "How sad it is to receive holy communion for the last time." He died at 2:00 a.m.
You have already been rewarded'." So he refused to have the medal even pinned on his old cassock.
http://www.philomena.us/st_john_vianney.asp   (4356 words)

  
 Need a cassock Question & Answer
Can you get one for me? Or at least a pattern to have someone make one for me? I'll be ordained in the Antiochian Orthodox Christian archdiocese.
I'm being ordained a reader and need what I believe is called a cassock.
http://www.orthodoxmall.com/inquiries/message_709.html   (146 words)

  
 eBay - catholic cassock, Religions, Spirituality, Dolls items on eBay.com
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 Cassocks for Men from Church Goods Supplier CM Almy - also see church communion supplies, chasubles, Catholic church ...
Cassocks for Men from Church Goods Supplier CM Almy - also see church communion supplies, chasubles, Catholic church supplies, cassocks and more
Almy cassocks are made in two historic styles, Roman and Anglican.
Each style is offered in two affordable qualities, the Year Rounder and the Southport.
http://www.almy.com/cassocksformen.html   (199 words)

  
 Renzetti Magnarelli Clergy Apparel
Both styles are form fitted and include one full center pleat and two side pleats, plastic buttons, two concealed pockets and pocket slits.
The cassocks that you see on this site are custom manufactured to your measurements in two styles, Roman and Anglican.
*when purchased with Cassock order; $100 when ordered separately
http://clergyapparel.com/traditional.htm   (116 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Laity
In most of our churches, the choirboys, schoolboys, sacristans, and chanters, serve low Masses and Missae cantatae, occupy places in the sanctuary, and act as acolytes, thurifers, masters of ceremonies, and even as lectors.
On such occasions they are given, at least in solemn services, a clerical costume, the cassock and surplice, as if to admit them temporarily to the ranks of the clergy and thus recognize and safeguard the principle of excluding the laity.
These remarks apply not only to the celebration of Mass, but to all liturgical services: the laity are separated from the clergy.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08748a.htm   (2953 words)

  
 Davis Robes & Accessories
Tailoring features include: Right pocket slit and left full pocket, Removable tab collar, Stocked to fit most women.
This special occasion black Viva cassock is slightly tapered at the wasteline, and also includes a right pocket slit and a left full pocket.
The Piped Pastor's Cassock H-57 is lined to the waist and is semi-fitted, with a left full pocket and a right pocket slit, and is exclusively available from Murphy.
http://www.davisrobes.com/dbcatarray.asp?cat=Cassocks+and+Albs   (1331 words)

  
 French chaplains run afoul of ‘headscarf law’ - World News - MSNBC.com
Most chaplains wear black suits with Roman collars or secular clothes.
One school in this Mediterranean port city barred a priest this week because he was wearing a cassock, the traditional black robe he wore last year without problem before the new law barring conspicuous religious symbols came into force.
Five priests have been barred from state schools in the Var region despite the fact that French law has long allowed them entry to meet Catholic pupils there, according to the local diocesan spokesman Father Charles Mallard.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6198775   (464 words)

  
 Clerical garments: robes, cassocks, jackets
Inside vest pocket, left full pocket & right pocket slit
pulpit robe, clerical cassock, Murphy Robes, pastor's gown, clergy stole, robe for cantor, minister's gown, evangelist robe, evangelical cassock, bishop robe, clergy jacket
Item #GNH-58   $415.00   The White Brocade Cassock Robe
http://www.robeshop.com/pulpit.htm   (2209 words)

  
 Kambriel: Priest Cassock
This full length (53"), high collared priest cassock is made from a superior quality crushed velvet.
Click here to see a back view of the Cassock's pleating.
You may inquire to have the Priest Cassock made in an XS or XL size, or customized length.
http://www.kambriel.com/cvpriest.html   (132 words)

  
 Choir Cassocks Robes and Accessories for Clergy, Choirs, Faculty, Judges and Students
The Choir Cassock has a rich history and is still worn in many churches today.
Cassocks are easily worn over clothing and can be used for choirs, laypersons, visiting ministers or guest speakers as well as many other occasions.
Choir Cassocks are designed for a variety of uses and occasions.
http://www.robes.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/MasterCatID/3/CatID/57   (182 words)

  
 The House of Hansen: Cassocks - Roman Cassock
The House of Hansen: Cassocks - Roman Cassock
Use our Easy Self-Measurement Form to obtain your measurements, if we do not already have them on file.
http://www.thehouseofhansen.com/cassocks/roman-cassock.shtml   (26 words)

  
 Recreating 16th and 17th Century Clothing: The Renaissance Tailor
Recreating 16th and 17th Century Clothing: The Renaissance Tailor
This is another pattern for a man's cassock and breeches from plain silk.
Notice that the silk in question has a nap as all pieces are placed with bottoms to the left.
http://www.vertetsable.com/research_b147.htm   (193 words)

  
 Kambriel: Priest Cassock
You may inquire to have the Priest Cassock made in an XS or XL size, or customized length.
Click here to see a back view of the Cassock and its pleating!
Full length (53"), classically designed, high collared priest cassock is made from black cotton twill, lightweight wool, or extravagant velvet.
http://www.kambriel.com/men-priest.html   (138 words)

  
 Catholic Supply of St. Louis, Inc. Cassocks & Clerical Apparel
Please EMAIL or call our Church Good Department for a quote.
These pockets are large enough to hold items like a small mass kit.
Full cuffs, roman back- one center and two side pleats with a combination of concealed pocket and slit openings.
http://www.catholicsupply.com/churchs/cassock.html   (612 words)

  
 Basic Cassock
See color swatches on Preaching Attire for Men:
[ Episcopal Cassocks designed by Garments of Praise ]
Production Takes 3 - 4 weeks Per Order, Rush Orders are available Call 310/427-1734
http://www.garmentsofpraise.net/BasicCassock1.htm   (31 words)

  
 St Martin Vestment
These garments have become increasingly popular liturgically and may be worn over a cassock or instead of a cassock.
They are washable, drip-dry and crease resistant, though a warm iron always improves the finish.
http://www.jcb.mcmail.com/smv/cassalbs.htm   (278 words)

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