By Karen White
There are hundreds and thousands of chasubles available in different area shops and online stores. Often it's very tough to choose among them, specifically when one has to purchase chasubles for present. It's difficult to think about the purpose for this chasuble if one doesn't understand exactly what a chasuble is in the first place.
Before buying something, one must have good background knowledge on the material to be bought. If one is intending to purchase chasubles having a good quality, one have to learn about its nature and design so that one would know how to distinguish its uses and purpose on a specific ceremony or occasion. One must also understand if they are chasubles for guys or chasubles for ladies.
The word chasuble came from "poncho" which is called "casula" in Latin which means "little home". Chasubles serve as the outermost vestment for Liturgical activities on the Eucharistic event of the Western Christianity. These involve various churches such as the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, and the United Methodist Church. The chasuble follows a chart of liturgical colors which is based on the tasks of the church. These chasubles resemble poncho-like garments. They are oval-shaped clothes with a hole in the middle where the head will pass through. It is a knee-length garment that which flows at all sides. This garment is folded up on its sides. Strings could be used to make it possible to fold. It's a generally used as an outer garment during the late Roman Empire. The clergy wears chasubles throughout the Eucharist celebration in Western Christian Parishes.
To have great clergy chasubles, one should understand its designs. In today's time, the design of the chasuble does not anymore reach the ankle, and it is only until the wrist where it doesn't have to be folded anymore. Hence, it has variations of its form. There is a "scapular" kind of chasuble that leaves the entire arms free of cost, at the same time, the front and back sections are reduced. Because of more availability of products, these chasubles are being embroidered with designs associated with any Eucharistic party which make it stiffer. For this reason, the "fiddle back" design has been used. Its front is cut away further which provides it an unique shape. At the back part, there could be a decoration or embroidery of a Christian cross or a saint. For big events, the chasubles' designs and materials being used are made of gold, brocade, or silk. These are things to think about if one will purchase some chasubles.
On the other hand, there are ampler designs which do not have the heavy embroidery on its back and front portion. It would make the chasuble more comfortable to wear. The traditionalists priests would often select this type of chasuble than to have the heavily-designed one. Therefore, this have to be considered in order to purchase chasubles that are ideal for the wearer.
An additional pointer to purchase chasubles for a lower cost is to check the kind of product that is preferred by the one who will use it. Simpler materials will have the lesser rate. Thus, one need to check the prices of the same design of chasuble in different stores for there will be a distinction on the price being provided. For a sensible buyer, a single dollar conserved would make a lot of difference.
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There are hundreds and thousands of chasubles available in different area shops and online stores. Often it's very tough to choose among them, specifically when one has to purchase chasubles for present. It's difficult to think about the purpose for this chasuble if one doesn't understand exactly what a chasuble is in the first place.
Before buying something, one must have good background knowledge on the material to be bought. If one is intending to purchase chasubles having a good quality, one have to learn about its nature and design so that one would know how to distinguish its uses and purpose on a specific ceremony or occasion. One must also understand if they are chasubles for guys or chasubles for ladies.
The word chasuble came from "poncho" which is called "casula" in Latin which means "little home". Chasubles serve as the outermost vestment for Liturgical activities on the Eucharistic event of the Western Christianity. These involve various churches such as the Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, and the United Methodist Church. The chasuble follows a chart of liturgical colors which is based on the tasks of the church. These chasubles resemble poncho-like garments. They are oval-shaped clothes with a hole in the middle where the head will pass through. It is a knee-length garment that which flows at all sides. This garment is folded up on its sides. Strings could be used to make it possible to fold. It's a generally used as an outer garment during the late Roman Empire. The clergy wears chasubles throughout the Eucharist celebration in Western Christian Parishes.
To have great clergy chasubles, one should understand its designs. In today's time, the design of the chasuble does not anymore reach the ankle, and it is only until the wrist where it doesn't have to be folded anymore. Hence, it has variations of its form. There is a "scapular" kind of chasuble that leaves the entire arms free of cost, at the same time, the front and back sections are reduced. Because of more availability of products, these chasubles are being embroidered with designs associated with any Eucharistic party which make it stiffer. For this reason, the "fiddle back" design has been used. Its front is cut away further which provides it an unique shape. At the back part, there could be a decoration or embroidery of a Christian cross or a saint. For big events, the chasubles' designs and materials being used are made of gold, brocade, or silk. These are things to think about if one will purchase some chasubles.
On the other hand, there are ampler designs which do not have the heavy embroidery on its back and front portion. It would make the chasuble more comfortable to wear. The traditionalists priests would often select this type of chasuble than to have the heavily-designed one. Therefore, this have to be considered in order to purchase chasubles that are ideal for the wearer.
An additional pointer to purchase chasubles for a lower cost is to check the kind of product that is preferred by the one who will use it. Simpler materials will have the lesser rate. Thus, one need to check the prices of the same design of chasuble in different stores for there will be a distinction on the price being provided. For a sensible buyer, a single dollar conserved would make a lot of difference.
[EMBED]
Olive Green Chasuble (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvqVmynlPTI&feature=related)
At Churchgoers we offer the largest online selection of Choir Apparel (http://churchgoers.tumblr.com/post/48028551851/choir-apparel-and-the-role-they-play-costumes-and) , Choir Robes, Children's Choir Robes, Choir Stoles, Choir Accessories and so much more. Churchgoers has searched the world to deliver you the highest quality godly garments whether you're looking for Clergy Apparel, Baptism and Confirmation Apparel to Vestments; we pride ourselves on offering a vast selection with impeccable customer service to go along with our Choir Robes, Clergy Robes, Baptism Robes, Confirmation Robes.
About the Author:
At Churchgoers, we have many years of experience in providing the best quality church apparel products - Contemporary Pulpit Robes (http://churchgoers101.livejournal.com/9898.html) . See what's in store for you here: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchSupply?ref=hl