Vestment

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Vestments are liturgical garments and articles associated primarily with the Christian religions, especially the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Anglican Church. Some of the more common vestments are:

• Cassock - A floor-length, narrow, sleeved robe, typically black.
• Surplice - A decorative white tunic worn over the cassock .
• Stole - A long, narrow strip of cloth draped around the neck
• Chasuble - The outermost sacramental garment, often quite decorated.
• Alb
• Dalmatic
• Cope

Hats

• Zucchetto - skull cap, similar to the yarmulke
• Mitre - worn by Bishops
• Biretta - worn by Cardinals
• Papal tiara - worn by the Pope

See also: Liturgical colours