For those of you that are not among the churchgoing lot, you might find it interesting to learn that there is a great deal of color symbolism involved in the fitment of preacher robes. Color is assigned meaning not only with respect to the liturgical calendar but also to the […]
Many of those who hear the calling and decide to become men and women of the cloth often find themselves wondering if there are stores that cater to their recently acquired needs. It is interesting to note that many people seem surprised that there is a big market for church […]
If you regularly offer or attend church services, you know you and everyone among the ordained must follow certain rules when choosing the right preacher robes for the occasion. Many denominations have strict dress codes that go from the fabric, adornment, color, or even appropriate amount of front buttons for […]
You have blessed us all with your hard work, dedication, and teachings within the church. You work tirelessly to assist your parishioners to continue following the good Word and to not lose faith in God. They all believe in you and continue to absorb your preachings, sermons, and examples. However, […]
When appointed as a member of your church’s clergy, you are required to wear a uniform of sorts while attending the church and presenting to the congregation. Like most other occupations that require a uniform, members of the clergy are also required to wear certain garments and garb whenever possible […]
If you’re here for cold hard facts, then we’re about to make this easy on you. No – a surplice is not the same thing as an alb. You can stop reading now if you like. Those of you still along for the ride, we have only to assume that […]
The clerical collar, which takes on two main types, presents in the form of a stiff piece of fabric, typically white, that encircles the neck of an ordained member of the clergy and is fastened at the back. Although nowadays not all clergymen wear clerical collars and therefore have less […]
Finding clergy shirts for anyone is a bit of a chore. It’s not exactly a market that’s saturated with options in favor of the buyer. You might even call it a specialty market, and specialty markets are notoriously tough to navigate. Just putting yourself in front of the products you […]
It’s not really practical to just drive around looking for preacher garments and other clerical attire, including vestments. These are practically the definition of a specialty good and not well represented in most average cross sections of the market. Still, that little fact is of little consequence for the ordained […]
For anyone who has ever attended any sort of church service before, you must have also seen a choir accompany the sermon. Depending on the church, you will usually find at least a few people standing up and leading the church in song. Other churches take pride in their joyous […]
