vestments

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Glittering liturgical objects and lavish vestments from the 17th and 18th centuries highlight the skills of European craftsmen from that period as well as the religious import of the church to which they were gifted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 28, 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

New vestments have also been created for clergy by designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024

The priest’s vestments shone with the white and gold jubilation of the church celebrating the birth of its redeemer.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy