The meaning of the colors of the robes that Catholic priests wear on different occasions during the year
(Baonghean.vn) - In Roman Catholicism, regulations on vestments describe the power, position and duties of each subject, such as: the Pope (Holy Father); priests, monks (male, female) or lay people.
Let's learn about the colors of the priest's robes that he usually wears during the liturgical year. Each color is designed specifically for each purpose of worship according to the tradition of the Church.
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| Many priests and parishioners attended the adoration ceremony. Photo: Hong An |
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To express love for the Church, the color red is used. Therefore, when celebrating Mass on Palm Sunday; Good Friday, Pentecost; and the Feast of the Apostles (except for St. John and the Feast of the Martyrs), priests wear red vestments.
Joy, enthusiasm and hope The Church uses the color green, so during Ordinary Time the priests wear green.
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| Bishop Paul Nguyen Thai Hop presents flowers to congratulate parish priest Giuse Nguyen Duy Phuong. Photo: Huy Thu |
The Church uses the color purple for repentance, so during Advent, Lent and All Souls' Day, priests wear purple when celebrating Mass.
To indicate repentance and joy before the end of time, the Church often uses the color pink. Pink vestments are often worn by priests during the Masses on the third Sunday of Advent; the fourth Sunday of Lent; in the joyful atmosphere of love between men and women during the Wedding ceremony./.
