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== Classical Anglican Vestments == | == Classical Anglican Vestments == | ||
Traditionally, the vestments and ornaments established "in the Second Year of the Reign of King [[King Edward VI|Edward the Sixth]]" were considered authoritative by the discipline and canons of the Church of England and those in her communion. | Traditionally, the vestments and ornaments established "in the Second Year of the Reign of King [[King Edward VI|Edward the Sixth]]" were considered authoritative by the discipline and canons of the [[Church of England]] and those in her communion. | ||
However, even as early as the reign of Edward VI, there were some in England who rejected the use of vestments. Bishop [[John Hooper]], made his objection to the use of vestments known and this evolved into the larger [[Vestments Controversy]]. | However, even as early as the reign of Edward VI, there were some in England who rejected the use of vestments. Bishop [[John Hooper]], made his objection to the use of vestments known and this evolved into the larger [[Vestments Controversy]]. Opposition to vestments was a hallmark of [[Puritanism]]. | ||
== Catalogue of Vestments == | == Catalogue of Vestments == | ||
Latest revision as of 19:34, 10 February 2026
Vestments are the garments worn by clergy and laity serving in the church service.

In the history of the Church vestments, and the symbolism attached to them, has been of great debate and controversy.
Classical Anglican Vestments
Traditionally, the vestments and ornaments established "in the Second Year of the Reign of King Edward the Sixth" were considered authoritative by the discipline and canons of the Church of England and those in her communion.
However, even as early as the reign of Edward VI, there were some in England who rejected the use of vestments. Bishop John Hooper, made his objection to the use of vestments known and this evolved into the larger Vestments Controversy. Opposition to vestments was a hallmark of Puritanism.
Catalogue of Vestments
Square Academic Cap, sometimes also call and Oxford Cap, or a Trencher.