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It is hoped that this two-part analysis of the history of Coptic liturgical vestments may contribute to raising awareness of this area of liturgical heritage, unfortunately characterized by often convoluted historical records and inconsistent current practice.
- Arsenius Mikhail
As in the Latin Church, the use of vestments is rooted in the early history of the church. The various vestments serve several different functions. The three forms of stole ( Orarion , Epitrachelion , and Omophorion ) are marks of rank .
Jul 29, 2006 · In the earliest days of the Church, vestments were essentially better forms of the clothing worn during that time that were set aside for use at the altar. This is, arguably, from whence developed the idea of there being special garments worn during the liturgical rites.
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The period between the 9th and the 13th centuries is that of the final development of the liturgical vestments in the West. In the 9th century appeared the Pontifical gloves ; in the 10th, the mitre ; in the 11th, the use of liturgical shoes and stockings was reserved for cardinals and bishops.
(CE:1475a-1479a) LITURGICAL VESTMENTS. The concept of devoting special apparel for use at worship services has its origin in the Old Testament where God commanded Moses to prepare sacred garments that would impart dignity and grandeur to his brother, Aaron, and his sons (Ex. 6:3; Nm. 3:2).
Summary. Any history of Christian liturgy must address the origins and development of the various material elements that are used during these celebrations. These have their own specific history, just as does the architectural and artistic context of the liturgy. Many of the specialized garments, or vestments, worn by ministers during ...
