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amice, (derived from Latin amictus, wrapped around), liturgical vestment worn under the alb. It is a rectangular piece of white linen held around the neck and shoulders by two bands tied at the waist.

The people interpreted the vestments as symbolizing the instruments of Christs Passion, as the cloth with which Christs head was covered (amice), the robe put on him in mockery (alb), the fetters (cincture, maniple), etc., and the priest who was clothed with these was regarded as typifying the suffering Saviour.

In the Catholic Church, for example, priests typically wear a black or dark cassock, which is a long, ankle-length garment that is buttoned at the front and has a clerical collar. The collar is a stiff, white band that encircles the neck and is a distinctive symbol of clerical identity.

Alb and Cincture The alb is the long white robe worn by Priests and Deacons (The Latin for white is alba.) The alb may be fastened at the waist with a cincture, or belt, woven to look like a rope.

**Catholicism:** In the Roman Catholic Church, priests typically wear traditional liturgical vestments during Mass. This includes an alb (a long white robe), a stole (a scarf-like garment), and a chasuble (a colored outer vestment). The colors and styles may vary based on the liturgical season or occasion.

The cassock, with button closure, has long sleeves and fits the body closely. In the Roman Catholic church the colour and trim vary with the ecclesiastical rank of the wearer: the pope wears plain white, cardinals black with scarlet trim, archbishops and bishops black with red trim, and lesser clergy plain black.

A vestment is a garment worn at special ceremonies by a clergy member. For example, a priest would wear a vestment in church, but out in the community, he would wear a shirt and pants. You know that a vest is a piece of clothing a sleeveless shirt or sweater.

Cassock: A long-sleeved, hoodless garment. Depending on the climate it can be made of very lightweight material or heavy wool. In tropical climates white is worn. This is the norm for secular clergy and members of religious institutes.