Liturgical Fashion 101: Episcopal Vestments

About this episode

This episode discusses the significance and details of liturgical fashion in the Episcopal Church.

Show Notes: In this episode… We are talking about All Things…Episcopal liturgical fashion aka, the vestments we wear and why we wear them. We are talking about the fancy poncho that the priest wears, why do people wear what looks like a floor length black dress, and why are these clothes that the altar party wear so ornate and intricate in their detailing? We are getting into all of that and more with the one and only The Rev. Chas Marks. About the Hosts The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) is the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with her husband Mike. The Rev. Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is the curate for Campus Ministry at Kansas State University in the Diocese of Kansas and the Associate for college, youth, and…

People in this episode

Hosts: The Rev. Karen Schlabach, The Rev. Clare Stern-Burbano

Guest: The Rev. Chas Marks

Topics covered

• liturgical fashion
• vestments
• Episcopal Church
• religious attire
• ornate clothing

Keywords

• liturgical fashion
• vestments
• Episcopal
• religious clothing
• ornate attire

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, Diocese of West Missouri

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