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Colours 27 th September 2012

Discover the meaning behind the unique vestments worn by priests like Father Simon Rundell. This discussion explores how these garments, including cassocks, albs, stoles, and chasubles, serve to signify the priest's role as an 'ikon' of Christ. Each vestment represents different aspects of purity, authority, and tradition within the Church. Liturgical colors, ranging from green during Ordinary Time to white for Easter, further illustrate the significance of these garments in worship.

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Colours 27 th September 2012

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  1. Colours27th September 2012 Father Simon Rundell, Roborough Team Ministry

  2. Why does Fr. Simon wear such odd clothes?

  3. Because I can!

  4. The clothes a priest wears are called vestments

  5. Vestments • Not just an excuse for the priest to ‘dress nice’ • Indicates the separation of the person from the role • Priest stands ‘in vicare Christo’ – in the place of Christ, as an ikon of the Lord • Which is why I am called “Father”

  6. Vestments • Cassock • Middle Eastern standard dress • Alb • White garment symbolising purity • Stole • Badge of authority taken from Roman Magistrates • Chasuble • Everyday outer garment adapted over centuries • Cope • Processional Garment

  7. Liturgical Colours • Green • Ordinary Time • Red • Martyrs, Good Friday, Pentecost • Purple • Advent, Lent • White / Gold • Easter, Christmas, Saints, Our Lady, Eucharistic Devotions • Black • Funerals and Requiems

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