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Robes and garments worn by priests and holy men vary widely by faith, serving functional and symbolic purposes tied to tradition, purity, and sacred duties. [1, 2]Christianity (Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox)Cassock: The long, black, fitted robe worn as basic daily clerical clothing or under liturgical garments. [1, 2]
Alb: A full-length, white base robe symbolizing baptismal purity. [1, 2]Chasuble: The outermost, poncho-style liturgical garment worn by priests during Mass, changing in color depending on the liturgical season (e.g., violet for Advent/Lent, green for Ordinary Time). [1, 2, 3, 4]Stole: A long, scarf-like band worn around the neck representing priestly authority. [1, 2]Cassock and Surplice: A standard choir dress combination consisting of a black cassock with a shorter, white, pleated tunic (Surplice) worn over it for non-Mass sacraments like baptisms or weddings. [1, 2]
JudaismKittel: A simple white cotton or linen robe worn by orthodox men on High Holidays (Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur), at the Passover Seder, and by grooms under the chuppah, symbolizing purity and mortality. [1, 2, 3, 4]Biblical High Priest Garments: Described in the Torah (Exodus 28), including the Me’il (the blue robe of the Ephod), breastplate, and tunic. [1, 2, 3]B
Buddhism & HinduismKesa / Kasaya: The traditional patched, rectangular robes worn by Buddhist monks Kasaya (Wikipedia). Often golden-saffron, brown, or maroon, modeled after the simple patched robes worn by early followers of Siddhartha Gautama. [1, 2]Dhoti / Kurta / Saffron Robes: Hindu sadhus (holy men) and swamis traditionally wear unstitched dyed cloth Saffron (Wikipedia), most commonly in deep orange or saffron to symbolize renunciation of the material world and pursuit of spiritual liberation. [1, 2]The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Temple Robes: Used strictly inside LDS temples for sacred ordinances. The simple white clothing and ceremonial robes (which include a sash and apron) symbolize purity, equality, and sacred covenants (detailed on the LDS Sacred Temple Clothing Guide). [1]
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