In the heart of Catholic tradition, liturgical vestments play a role of profound sacredness and symbolism. Each color, cut, and ornament tells a story, expresses a theological meaning, and contributes ...

Bishop Michael Martin of Charlotte, North Carolina, has become the lightning rod in the latest wrinkle of the liturgy wars. The initial issue was diocesan policies toward the traditional Latin Mass, ...

The notion of haute couture, or fashion in the Masses, might seem a little odd to some, but there is style in liturgical garb, and one company in the world has been at the forefront in raising the bar ...

The beauty and solemnity of religious services are often enhanced by the attire of the clergy. These garments, known as liturgical vestments, are not simply decorative clothing. They are imbued with ...

Westminster Abbey owns many embroidered vestments, such as copes, and altar hangings for use during the church year. The Abbey has many embroidered vestments and altar hangings in its collection.

Five years ago I wrote an op-ed column for The Times about Pope Benedict XVI’s partiality for ornate vestments and miters (the double-pointed hats sported not only by the pope but also by other ...

The lily is universally recognized as a symbol of purity, innocence, and virginity, qualities intrinsically associated with the figure of Mary. Its pristine beauty evokes the Immaculate Conception and ...

Pope Francis arrives in Nairobi November 25, and Kenyans are getting ready. To ensure the pope is properly attired during his visit, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops asked the Dolly Craft ...