Red has a dual imagery: On one hand, red symbolises the shedding of blood and is therefore used on Palm Sunday (when Christ entered Jerusalem to prepare for His death) Good Friday, any other commemoration of the Lord’s passion The votive Mass of the Precious Blood The days marking the martyrdom of the apostles (except…
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Liturgical Colours: A Summary – The White and The Gold
White or gold, a colour symbolising rejoicing and purity of soul. It is worn during the liturgical seasons of Christmas and Easter. White vestments are also used for feasts of our Lord (except those pertaining to His passion), the Blessed Virgin Mary, the angels, and the saints who were not martyrs. White vestments are also…
Liturgical Colours: A Summary – Introduction
The Church’s liturgical norms do prescribe specific vestment colours for various celebrations. The purpose of utilising different colours for vestments is twofold: First, the colours highlight the particular liturgical season and the journey of the faithful through these seasons. Second, the colours punctuate the liturgical season by highlighting a particular event or particular mystery of…