CASSOCK.–A long, close-fitting garment
(usually black) reaching to the feet and worn by
chaplains in preference to the cleric’s robe.
SURPLICE.–A white outer vestment usually
worn over the cassock and reaching to the knees.
ROBE (CLERIC’S).–A loose, flowing,
wide-sleeved robe (usually black) that extends to
the feet.
Figure 3-45.—Protestant vestments.
CHAPLAIN STOLE.–A long, decorated
band worn around the neck and hanging from
the shoulders. This may be worn with or
without the cassock or robe. NOTE: If the
stole is worn it is of the color proper to the
liturgical season.
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