vestments

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In the vestry, surrounded by racks of well-pressed white surplices and brightly coloured vestments, I met Ian and Paul, one of the couples he has blessed.

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2025

The objects, which include richly embroidered vestments and lavishly sculpted monstrances, Eucharist thrones and sanctuary lamps made of jewel-studded precious metals, are eye-catchingly high Baroque.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

The more well-documented tradition of this day was the election of a choirboy by his peers to perform the duties of bishop, dressing in his vestments and conducting Church services in a reversal of hierarchy.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2024

Meanwhile, the elaborate vestments that were designed by costume designer Lisy Christl shifted his movements.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024

Over his other vestments, he wore a white satin chasuble with a golden cross on the front and back.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith