Liturgical vintage is a term that people use to describe antique or vintage items that they use in religious celebrations. These items can include chalices, vestments, candlesticks, and other decorative objects that people use in religious services.
People consider liturgical vintage important in religious celebrations. It connects present-day worshippers to the rich history and traditions of their faith. In addition, people often consider liturgical vintage items to have symbolic and spiritual significance. For example, a chalice used in a liturgical celebration may have been used in countless masses over many years. It shows a powerful symbol of the continuity and ongoing nature of the faith. Religious vintage items can also be beautiful works of art in their own right, adding to the overall aesthetic and spiritual experience of a church service. For many people, incorporating liturgical vintage items into religious celebrations is an important way to honor the past and connect with the traditions of their faith.
St. Michael’s Prayer, composed by Pope Leo XIII in 1886 after a dramatic vision, seeks protection from Satan. Initially recited by priests after Low Mass, it became widespread until the 1960s liturgical reforms. Despite this, it remains a popular devotional prayer, especially during spiritual conflicts. Pope John Paul II revitalized its use in 1994, encouraging Catholics to recite it for protection against evil.
Gold is the rarest and most cherished color used in liturgical vestments, symbolizing the highest form of rejoicing and the divine light of Christ. It is prominently featured during Christmas, Easter, and significant feast days for Our Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the angels, and non-martyr saints. Gold vestments date back to the 9th century, becoming more widespread by the 12th century, especially among high-ranking clergy.
“IHC” and “IHS” are both Christograms representing Jesus Christ, derived from the Greek name “??????” (I?sous). While “IHS” directly represents the first three Greek letters of Jesus’ name, “IHC” uses the same letters with the sigma (?) stylized as “C” in Western Christian tradition. Despite this visual difference, both symbols carry the same meaning and are widely used in Christian art and symbolism to denote reverence for Jesus Christ.
We just finished a special Epiphany set that’s different from our usual work. Using white and green fabrics, we connected the Christmas season to Lent. Our green Luther Rose brocade and white accents make this set truly special for worship. We’re now thinking about a new set with darker green Winchester fabric and elegant Venezia tapestry. Want to see our creations and what’s coming next? Visit our Facebook Page to know more!
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Vintage church vestment treasures at St. Leo Monastery in Florida, Discovering a cross, made from galloon trim, the Wakefield liturgical fabric and the maniple.
Wishlist of the Royal School of Needlework for years, plans were cancelled by scheduling conflicts. Yet, browsing to their online store provided a silver lining. The Handbook of Embroidery catalog and some enticing embroidery While missing out the classes, the excitement of exploring these ecclesiastical embroidery treasures brings comfort.
Ideas for reusing these older vestment pieces can be creative and meaningful. Considering remaking older vestments into new pieces, if it should be remade or restored?
Monk Habit Pattern – Benedictine style. It is a simple monk habit that has a high, close-fitting collar, a front placket opening, long 2-piece sleeves, welt pockets on the chest, and at the waist, and side openings to access pant pockets.
Author notes from original copy
– The color card at the beginning of the book has been inserted by the kind permission of Messrs. Liberty & Co., of Regent Street, London; and A. R. cannot say enough in praise of their colors and the Filo Floss silks sold by them. Many of the colors, she says, are perfect; and this verdict is made after comparing them with many original pictures of the old masters in Italy and elsewhere – the shades of red, green, blue, and browns being spoken of with special praise.
Vintage Vestment Book Treasure: The book title is written diagonally across the upper left corner, and the initials AR are in the lower left corner. The inscription or dedication also lends a bit of mystery: To my friend Alethea Wiel The Designs in this Volume are Dedicated A. R.
Reading about techniques from church embroidery and church vestment books.
Advent stoles. Using cloth of silver, this star shape will be cut and appliqued to the stole, and outlined with a soft metallic gold thread.
When creating a new vestment pattern. The first rule: make the pattern so that if I were purchasing, the pattern could be opened, and reviewed, and after understanding the instructions and layout, the pattern were ready to use.
The name of Lucy Vaughn Hayden Mackrille is well known by many involved in Ecclesiastical Sewing and the making of church vestments as the founder of the Washington Cathedral Altar Guild. Her book entitled Church Embroidery and Church Vestments is a valuable resource for seamstresses, providing detailed instructions for making many vestments.
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