What are vestments?
Vestments are special robes worn to celebrate the Eucharist and the other sacraments. Usually the priest celebrating Mass wears the alb, stole and chasuble. 2. What is an alb? The alb is a long white tunic or robe which the priest wears under the chasuble while offering the Eucharistic Sacrifice. 3. What is a chasuble? The chasuble is the outer vestment of the priest celebrating Mass. It comes in different colors and often is decorated with religious symbols. 4. What is a stole? A stole is a long, narrow band of the same material and color as the chasuble. The priest wears it around his neck and hanging down in front. The deacon wears it over his left shoulder and drawn across the chest to the right side, where it is fastened. 5. What is a cincture? The cincture is a long cord used to gather the alb at the priest’s waist. 6. What is a dalmatic? The dalmatic, a vestment similar to a chasuble, is worn by the deacon over the alb and stole at liturgical celebrations. 7. What is an altar? A
