Chasuble

Origsize: 5 x 8; Origformat: Print-Photographic

Origsize: 5 x 8; Origformat: Print-Photographic

Name/Title

Chasuble

Entry/Object ID

2008.041.0009

Description

Purple and gold fiddle back chasuble with matching stole worn at St. Dominics Church in Benicia. (Chasuble is A and stole is B) Definition of Chasuble: outermost sacramental garment of priests and bishops, often quite decorated. It is only worn for the celebration of the Eucharist. Definition of Stole: a long, narrow strip of cloth draped around the neck, a vestment of distinction, a symbol of ordination. Deacons wear it draped across the left shoulder diagonally across the body to the right hip while priests and bishops wear it draped around the back of the neck. It may be crossed in the front and secured with a cincture.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection