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Vestments

Vestments are liturgical garments and articles associated primarily with the Christian religions, especially the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Anglican Church. Some of the more common vestments are:

Cassock - A floor-length, narrow, sleeved robe, typically black.
Surplice - A decorative white tunic worn over the cassock .
Stole - A long, narrow strip of cloth draped around the neck
Chasuble - The outermost sacramental garment, often quite decorated.
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Dalmatic
Cope

Hats

Zucchetto - skull cap, similar to the yarmulke
Mitre - worn by Bishops
Biretta - worn by Cardinals
Papal tiara - worn by the Pope

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