alb

Example Sentences

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The prosecution argued that the full length robe known as an alb was "not like a straight jacket," and there was "little difference" between the complainant's police statements and his court testimony.

From Fox News

The prosecution argued that the full length robe known as an alb was “not like a straight jacket,” and there was “little difference” between the complainant’s police statements and his court testimony.

From Seattle Times

He heads to his office, where a stark white alb is draped over his desk chair and rosary beads hang from the white board.

From Washington Times

Father Ryan slipped his white alb over his black suit and placed his red stole, embroidered with trees and animals, over his shoulders.

From New York Times

Is it proper for the president of the choir to wear the alb and cincture during the recitation of the office of the dead—the matins and lauds?

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