What the Priest Wears
The Priest wears special clothes called vestments.
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The Priest first puts on an alb - a white linen garment with a sash round the middle.
The stole goes round the Priest's neck.
The chasuble is the outer garment - a long, sleeveless robe.
alb
stole
chasuble
The stole and chasuble will be white, green, red, violet or rose, depending on the season of the church calendar, or if it is a special feast or other occasion.
green robe
purple robe
red robe
More on the Roman Catholic Church
 More on the Roman Catholic Church
Go to 'Colours of the Church Year'
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