Stole (vestment)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/stole-vestment

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary function?Symbol of priestly authority and ordained status in Christian liturgy
2. What is the historical precedent?Evolved from the Roman pallium and orarium, ancient symbols of office
3. What is a stole and why do religious leaders wear it?A stole is a long, narrow piece of cloth worn around the back of the neck. It shows that the person is a priest or ordained minister and can lead services.
4. How long and wide is a stole?A stole is usually about seven and a half to nine feet long and three to four inches wide.

Liturgical Vestment: Specialized clothing worn by clergy during public worship, signifying their sacred office and role.
Priestly Authority: The divinely granted or institutionally recognized power to perform sacerdotal functions and lead religious rites.
Ecclesiastical: Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.