"A priest forever in the order of Melchizedek." (Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 8:1)

Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah spoken of in this way in Psalm 110.  Like Melchizedek, Jesus was not a descendant of Aaron, and would not qualify for the Jewish priesthood.  The author of Hebrews  explains why the priesthood of Melchizedek is superior to the Jewish priesthood in many ways. 

​Christian clergy have a particular way of clothing themselves that indicate that they are set apart for a holy purpose.  What do they wear, and why do they wear it?

On Tuesday, March 2, , we will meet and discuss the following:

• Clergy street attire.  Cassock and accoutrement, clergy shirts, collars, and collar studs.
• Liturgical undergarments.  Surplice, amice, alb, and cincture.
• Vestments.  Stole, maniple, chasuble, dalmatic, tunicle, and cope.
• Headgear.  Zucchetto, biretta, mitre, saturno.
• Misc.  Tippet, academic hood, cappa negra (cloak), and vesting prayers.

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We'll cover the history of some of these items at a high level, and I will provide recommendations on where they might be purchased. If you have specific questions, please submit them using the form below so that I can be sure I'm prepared to respond!

Peace,
​Fr. Charles
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