The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...

Kedrovsky of the Russian Orthodox Church, warily approached his Cathedral ... He made inventory of Cathedral property, but could not find his vestments needed for Easter services.

"For centuries, liturgical vestments have played a fundamental role in religious celebrations. Beyond their practical ...

As a low-church Baptist, I have limited knowledge about the use and symbolism of Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, Eastern Orthodox, Methodist, and Episcopal vestments. However, in many of these churches, ...