PadrePioOfPietrelcino Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Are their any documents specifying the types of materials that may be used for Vestments? For example could a Native American Catholic Church make (albeit heavy) a Stole and chasuble out of beadwork? Or must the vestments be made of CLOTH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cappie Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 The General Instruction of the Roman Missal CHAPTER VI REQUISITES FOR CELEBRATING MASS 304. Regarding the design of vestments, the conferences of bishops may determine and propose to the Apostolic See adaptations that correspond to the needs and usages of their regions. 305. In addition to the traditional materials, natural fabrics proper to the region may be used for making vestments; artificial fabrics that are in keeping with the dignity of the liturgy and the person wearing them may also be used. The conference of bishops will be the judge in this matter. 306. The beauty of a vestment should derive from its material and design rather than from lavish ornamentation. Representations on vestments should consist only of symbols, images, or pictures portraying the sacred. Anything out of keeping with the sacred is to be avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 One of my former assistant pastors in Oklahoma spent many years working on a reservation and had some beautiful vestments made for him there. They were truly works of art and he had to get them insured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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