Advent

The Advent collection features liturgical chasubles, copes, and stoles in rich purple. This colour expresses the preparatory and penitential character of this liturgical season. Before, it was associated with royalty due to the rarity and expense of purple dye. Today, it reminds us that we await the coming of Christ the King, and it distinguishes Advent from other liturgical periods and Ordinary Time.

Advent Chasubles and Stoles

The Advent chasubles and stoles showcase the traditional purple colour and symbolism appropriate for Advent celebrations: crosses, stars, Advent candles, and the Christogram IHS. The collection includes:

• Gothic chasubles with a fuller cut and Y-shaped orphreys
• Roman chasubles
• Semi-Gothic chasubles
• Advent stoles
• Advent Roman copes.

For Gaudete Sunday (the Third Sunday of Advent), tradition permits using rose-coloured vestments as a brief respite from the penitential purple. This subtle shift symbolises the joy that breaks a season of waiting and preparation.

Advent Vestments

The Advent vestments are made from durable liturgical fabrics (e.g. damask). The deep purple colour does not fade quickly. It maintains its rich appearance through years of use. The craftsmanship reflects the care and reverence appropriate for garments used in sacred worship. Quality stitching ensures that decorative elements remain secure, and proper lining gives the vestments appropriate weight.

Browse our collection to find Advent vestments that will enhance your liturgical celebrations during this preparation for Christmas.