Black Chasuble with Embroidered Orphrey and Cross-Patterned Collar

Color and style: This elegant black liturgical chasuble has a classic, understated style. Deep black is accented with subtle gold details that give the vestment a solemn and dignified character, appropriate for liturgies of mourning and prayer.

The decorative orphrey and its cross motif

Running down the center of the front and back is an embroidered orphrey with a delicate ornamental pattern and regularly spaced gold crosses. The cross motif recalls the Passion and death of Christ, while also pointing to the Christian hope of the Resurrection and eternal life.

Collar and sleeve finish: The decorative fabric is also used on the cross-patterned collar and for the sleeve finish, giving the vestment a cohesive, harmonious appearance. Gold trim emphasizes the edges of the vestment and creates a subtle contrast with the black fabric.

Chasuble color, trim, cut, and the included priest stole

• Color: black.
• Orphrey: a decorative orphrey runs down the front and back of the chasuble.
• Ornamental detail: subtle ornamentation on the decorative elements.
• Cross motifs: gold.
• Collar: decorative.
• Sleeve finish: decorative.
• Edge trim: gold.
• Cut: classic, with a relaxed drape.
• Included: a matching priest stole.

Use during funeral and mourning liturgies

Liturgical use:
The black chasuble is intended primarily for the celebration of Masses for the dead, funeral liturgies, and mourning services, in accordance with local liturgical practice. It may also be used during observances associated with the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed on November 2.