The Mass in Words and Pictures

Vesting of the Priest

The Priest moves to the sedilia, removes his cope and vests in maniple and chasuble.  Photograph © Society of Saint Pius X 2003.

After genuflecting before the Blessed Sacrament, the Priest moves to the sedilia (seat) and removes his cope.  The Altar servers assist him to vest in the chasuble and maniple: vestments worn only for the celebration of Mass.

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