Is Cope a Vestment?
Cope, Liturgical Vestment Worn by Roman Catholic and Some Anglican Clergy at Non-Eucharistic Functions. a Full-Length Cloak Formed from a Semicircular Piece of...
Cope, liturgical vestment worn by Roman Catholic and some Anglican clergy at non-eucharistic functions. A full-length cloak formed from a semicircular piece of cloth, it is open at the front and is fastened at the breast by hooks or a brooch. It is made of silk or other rich material in various colours.
What is a cope and when is it worn?
The cope is a vestment for processions worn by all ranks of the clergy when assisting at a liturgical function, but it is never worn by the priest and his sacred ministers in celebrating the Mass. ... In the Sarum Rite, the Cope was also prescribed for members of the choir at various times.
What is the priest's vestment called?
Chasuble, liturgical vestment, the outermost garment worn by Roman Catholic priests and bishops at mass and by some Anglicans and Lutherans when they celebrate the Eucharist.