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A liturgical vestment consisting of a long narrow strip of coloured material, worn at the Eucharist and when administering other sacraments such as baptism. Colours vary according to the seasons…

A liturgicalLiturgical Relating to the liturgy (worship) of the church and the festivals of the Church Year. vestmentVestment Liturgical garments worn by participants in religious services. consisting of a long narrow strip of coloured material, worn at the EucharistMass (Also called the Eucharist, Holy Communion or Lord's Supper). The chief sacramental service of the Church, incorporating praise, intercession and readings from scripture. The central action is the consecration of the bread and wine by the priest, recalling the words and actions of Christ at the Last Supper and commemorating the sacrifice which he offered for the sins of mankind on the cross. In the medieval Church the Mass was celebrated daily; it was also offered for the souls of the dead and when administering other sacraments such as baptismBaptism The Sacramental rite of admission into the Christian Church. The candidate is immersed in or sprinkled with water in the name of the Trinity and may also be anointed with oil.. Colours vary according to the seasons and to the occasion.