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 Vestment - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Eucharist, each vestment symbolizes a spiritual dimension of the priesthood, with roots in the very origins of the Church.
It is worn by all bishops and as an award for priests.
Like Roman Catholic vestments, their usage is rooted in the early history of the church.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vestment   (1420 words)

  
 The History and Use of Vestments in the Catholic Church.
Vestments are a sacramental -- that is, they are set apart and blessed by the Church to excite good thoughts and to increase devotion in those who see and those who use them.
The word "vestment" is from the Latin, and signifies simply clothing, but it is now used generally to denote the garments worn by the ministers of religion in the performance of their sacred duties.
The vestment photos are from the web site of Gaspard and Sons, Artneedle, in their church vestments section.
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 ALBA LONGA - LoveToKnow Article on ALBA LONGA
The color of the vestment is usually white for bishops and priests (this is the rule in the Coptic Church); for the other orders there is no rule, and all colors, except black, may be used.
alba, from albus, white), a liturgical vestment of the Catholic Church.
It is worn by bishops, priests, deacons and subdeacons under the other eucharistic vestments, either at Mass or at functions connected with it.
http://72.1911encyclopedia.org/A/AL/ALBA_LONGA.htm   (1216 words)

  
 ELCA : Worship : FAQ : What are Vestments and Paraments?
Vestments and paraments have a long tradition in Christian churches.
Unlike other vestments, most of which derived from forms of secular clothing, the cope originated out of a need for a garment that could be worn when a chasuble would be inappropriate (for example, the Daily Prayer rites, or festive processions).
Paraments are a counterpart of vestments, but paraments "clothe" or "vest" the central furnishings in the chancel.
http://www.elca.org/dcm/worship/faq/liturgy/vestments_and_paraments.html   (832 words)

  
 Liturgical Vestments, Catholic, Protestant, Anglican, Episcopalian, Lutheran,
It is the processional vestment of the bishop.
However, it gradually ceased to be a customary vestment of bishops and priests, and in the sixteenth century only the popes and the bishops of the ecclesiastical province of Milan wore it.
The earliest symbolical interpretations of the dalmatic occur at the beginning of the ninth century, in the writings of Rabanus (Hrabanus) Maurus and Amalarius of Metz.
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 Vestments Glossary
Vestments have their origin in the ordinary street clothes of the first century, but have more or less remained the same as clothing fashions have changed.
Vestments are in almost universal use, although in some churches only the choir wears vestments.
For that reason, clergy robes are most common in churches that are in the Reformed tradition, such as Presbyterian churches, and in other groups with Calvinist roots, such as Baptists.
http://www.kencollins.com/glossary/vestments.htm   (3932 words)

  
 Orthodoxy's Liturgical Vestment Colors
White is worn for the feasts and post-feasts of Epiphany, Transfiguration, and Pascha.
Green is worn for Pentecost and its post-feast, feasts of prophets, and angels.
In Muscovite custom, the Church and the vestments of the priest are changed to white at the prokeimenon of the Holy Saturday Liturgy.
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 CHATEAU - LoveToKnow Article on CHATEAU
It was not until the 13th century that the symbolical meaning of the cross began to be elaborated, and this was still further accentuated from the 14th century onward by the increasingly widespread custom of adding to it the figure of the crucified Christ and other symbols of the Passion.
It is the outermost garment worn by bishops and priests at the celebration of the Mass, forming with the alb (q.v.) the most essential part of the eucharistic vestments.
The chasuble, like the kindred vestments (the c)svwv, andc.) in the Eastern Churches, is derived from the Roman paenula or planela, a cloak worn by all classes and both sexes in the GraecoRoman world (see VESTMENTS).
http://57.1911encyclopedia.org/C/CH/CHATEAU.htm   (2250 words)

  
 vestments on Encyclopedia.com
The vestments proper to a bishop celebrating Mass, in addition to the priest's vestments, are miter, gloves, buskins (stockings), and sandals (slippers).
Not properly a vestment but frequently seen in churches is the surplice or cotta, a loose-fitting, white, linen garment reaching to the waist or knees.
In the Roman Catholic Church the priest's vestments at Mass are the most important.
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 CAtholic Clossary: Liturgical Objects
A non-liturgical, full-length, close-fitting robe for use by priests and other clerics under liturgical vestments; usually black for priests, purple for bishops and other prelates, red for cardinals, and white for the Pope.
The vestment worn over the alb by priests, bishops and Pope when celebrating the Mass.
The place from which the Scriptures are proclaimed.
http://www.archstl.org/links/gloss-lit.htm   (467 words)

  
 Chant: Vestment for the Voice
Another purpose of vestments is to adorn the liturgist and assistants to indicate the reverence, joy, and holiness of the Divine Service.
The purpose of vestments is to cover the person so that we do not focus on the individual but upon the means of grace (Gospel and Sacraments) and the office that person holds.
Chant, as a kind of combination between singing and speaking, serves to de-emphasize the idiosyncrasies of the person conducting the liturgy or assisting and helps to emphasize the mystical and sacramental unity and communion between Christ and His Bride, the Church.
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 Clerical Dress
Worn except for at Mass by clergy and chanters on Sundays and feasts, by all the monks or canons on great feasts.
Ephod - vestment worn by ancient Hebrew priests; jeweled breastplate worn by the Jewish high priest.
Prayer wheel -- A cylinder containing or inscribed with prayers or litanies that is revolved on its axis in devotions, especially by Tibetan Buddhists.
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 What Color is Lent?
Red vestments are worn on the feasts of martyrs and on Pentecost, Passion Sunday, and feasts of the apostles.
The "liturgical denominations", Anglicans and Lutherans, generally use the same symbolic color system for vestments and/or altar appointments as the Catholic Church does.
The rose candle is lit on Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday in Advent, when the rose-colored vestments are used.
http://www.adoremus.org/color-lent.html   (1034 words)

  
 The ordination of women in the Roman Catholic Church
Text: ‘The second privilege of the first born was the splendidly decorated priestly vestment; for in early times when there was not yet a priest for the whole community, everyone had in his house a specific priest chosen from among the children: it was the first born, and one gave him a priestly vestment.
That is why the commentary on Genesis 25,32: “Who will give me my right of firstborn?”, says as follows: “The right of the firstborn was the priestly vestment, for the firstborn was vested in it with the blessing of his father and he offered to God the victims, as a high priest.
Nothing applies more to Mary, for no one should be ignorant in which way Mary, fulfilling a priestly function when standing upright before the altar of the cross, offered for us to God the Father a living victim who was no one else than her son.
http://www.womenpriests.org/mrpriest/osuna.asp   (270 words)

  
 the Authority of Canon Law and Gothic vestment
It is true that when the so-called Gothic vestments appeared early this century, they were considered to be somewhat of a novelty, capable of causing undue surprise in the minds of the faithful.
In making this judgment he is cautioned to consider local and other special circumstances, to have regard to the sanctity and decorum due to divine worship, and not to authorize this change from the present Roman practice except after consultation and mature deliberation.
Is it true that the Church frowns on the use of Gothic vestment, preferring the Roman cut?
http://www.sspx.ca/Angelus/2000_January/Questions_Answers.htm   (795 words)

  
 Priest's cloak returned
The vestment, a traditional garment worn for centuries by priests during Mass, is now at the dry cleaners, after disappearing about two months ago.
The vestment was delivered to his church with a note indicating that whomever left the garment thought St. Henry's "is Father Witte's church."
When the Rev. Mark Witte's white vestment was missing from Blessed Sacrament Church, he turned to St. Anthony for help.
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 Hadith Al-Kesaa
Hussain approached the Vestment and said: Peace be on you, O my Grandfather, The Chosen of Allah, do you allow me to enter the Vestmentwith both of you.
When all of us had gathered together covered over and sitting underneath the holy Vestment, my Father, took hold of the two ends of the Vestment and raised his right hand in Prayer towards The Heavens saying, Allah, these are The People of my Ahlul-Bayt and very specially my Own and my Protectors.
Hasan went near to the Vestment and said: Peace be upon you my Grandfather, The Prophet of Allah.
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 Vestments, Almy sells Catholic vestments, Episcopal vestments, all church vestments
Today, Almy vestments are shared by the Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran churches and are being rediscovered by Methodists, Pentecostals and others.
Almy chasubles, copes, dalmatics and stoles are in churches of every type throughout North American and the rest of the world.
Inspired by the English Gothic Revival our design philosophy strives to create liturgical vestments that glorify God, compliment the church interior, dignify the celebrants and lend grace to Christian worship.
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 Search Results for vestment - Encyclopædia Britannica
Types of dress and vestments in Eastern religions
Types of dress and vestments in Western religions
The practice of wearing special garments for conducting rites, participating in worship, or even witnessing such ceremonies is very unevenly distributed, and the conceptions associated with this...
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 vestment - definition of vestment by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
The priest was continually sending first the beadle and then the deacon to find out whether the bridegroom had not come, more and more often he went himself, in a lilac vestment and an embroidered sash, to the side door, expecting to see the bridegroom.
humeral veil, veil - a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl
chasuble - a long sleeveless vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/vestment   (331 words)

  
 Maniple (vestment) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A maniple is a liturgical vestment formerly common in the Roman Catholic Church and occasionally used in some Anglican churches.
In the same liturgical colours as the other vestments, it was worn upon the left arm of the priest.
Originally it was only a piece of linen with which the people used to wipe their face and hands - in a word, a handkerchief.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maniple_(vestment)   (189 words)

  
 Liturgical Vestments and Patterns to Make Priest Vestments
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My intent, for myself, is to continue a ministry that has been a context within which I have witnessed to Christ and His church.
Liturgical Vestments and Patterns to Make Priest Vestments
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 Vestment Cases at Aquinas and More Catholic Goods - The Largest Catholic Store on the Internet for Catholic books, ...
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 MSN Encarta - Search Results - vestment
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 Information about our Vestment Company and Embroidery company
In 1995 Sue Gaddis and Barbara Broom, began sewing vestments for our local parish, The Cathedral of Christ the King, a parish in the Charismatic Episcopal Church.
We are the people you will come in contact with most to custom tailor your vestments.
The addition of a multi-head embroidery machine has greatly broadened our scope of work.
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 Vintage Sewing Vestments
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 Complete Vestment Sets which include, chasubles, stoles, copes, mitres, paraments and ideas for liturgical embroidery ...
Liturgical Embroidery: bishops seals and church crests
These Vestments were specially designed for the Consecration of Bishops
Complete Vestment Sets which include, chasubles, stoles, copes, mitres, paraments and ideas for liturgical embroidery to compliment your vestments.
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 Vestment  Styles2
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Within each of these categories there are a number of different styles.
here are three basic categories of vestments: the Conical, the Roman and the Gothic.
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 Luggage from Church Goods Supplier CM Almy - also see church communion supplies, chasubles, Catholic church supplies, ...
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Their generous length and capacity make them perfect for the longest vestments.
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 Yvonne Bell - Vestment Maker and Christian Artist
Here, you will find church vestments, icons and modern Christian art.
To navigate through this site, use the menu buttons on the left side of the page.
Yvonne Bell - Vestment Maker and Christian Artist
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 The Spoof - Pope Orders Holy Vestment Tailors to Diversify into Thongs
The Spoof - Pope Orders Holy Vestment Tailors to Diversify into Thongs
Pope Orders Holy Vestment Tailors to Diversify into Thongs
This latest development follows the devastating news last month that all the Vatican's bank accounts have been frozen yet again, this time at the Riggs Bank where CEO Jonathan Bush, the US President's uncle, was fined $25 million for doing General Pinochet's laundry in public.
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 Alb Items
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 EN World - Morrus' D&D / d20 News & Reviews Site - Magic Vestment
That's fine, but that would be a house rule, and not applicable to the discussion at hand.
I don't advocate that anybody follow that rule.
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 The House of Hansen: Vestments - Requiem Vestment
The House of Hansen: Vestments - Requiem Vestment
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 Antique 18th - 19th Century French Ecclesiastical Vestment Trim - Metallic Gold
This striking trim, made of a mustard-yellow silk and golden metallic embroidery, originates from 18th - 19th century France.
Antique 18th - 19th Century French Ecclesiastical Vestment Trim - Metallic Gold
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 Gold Thread Design XP with Grapes - Byzantine Art and Orthodox Tradition - OramaWorld.Com
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During the checkout process there is a comments text box where you should complete the above measurements.
In order to make your taylor-made Vestment you should provide us with the following measurements that you can also see at the image below:
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 vestment - OneLook Dictionary Search
Tip: Click on the first link on a line below to go directly to a page where "vestment" is defined.
We found 19 dictionaries with English definitions that include the word vestment:
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 Our Faith
The color for the altar cloth and the celebrant's sash will be of this color.
Vestment colors are used to represent the mood of the Mass being celebrated.
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 New York Daily News - World & National Report - The best in vestment
By CHARLES W. ROME - The family that has dressed Popes since 1846 is going to dress this one, too.
New York Daily News - World & National Report - The best in vestment
By the time Benedict formally assumes office as supreme pontiff Sunday at an installation Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, his new vestments - a white, floor-length wool cassock, white silk sash, white stockings and red shoes - will be ready.
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 EN World - Morrus' D&D / d20 News & Reviews Site - Favored Enemies and Magic Vestment questions
However, under v3.5 rules, apparently it would help if cast on a shield with its separate Shield bonus.
but a shield, used in conjunction with some type of armor, taking up the suit slot, would be fine with the magic vestment enhancement.
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 Thottbot World of Warcraft: Death's Head Vestment
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 Yvonne Bell - Vestment Showroom
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 Best Children's Products 2001 Winner: Skin Vestment - Boo Boo Buddy
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Best Children's Products 2001 Winner: Skin Vestment - Boo Boo Buddy
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 Thottbot World of Warcraft: Funeral Pyre Vestment
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 Worldisround - New Zealand. Maori Culture - Photo - Male vestment
Traditional and Local Events in New Zealand picture - Typical vestment for a Mauri man
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 Definition of vestment - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
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