Dalmatic

Rather similar to the chasuble, the dalmatic (one of the liturgical vestments of Catholic and Anglican churches) is the outermost vestment worn by a deacon at the Eucharist or Mass. Unlike the chasuble, it has two short sleeves. One of the earliest of the vestments - it dates from the fourth century. At a Pontifical High Mass, it is worn by the Bishop under the Chasuble.

Related Topics:
Chasuble - Vestments - Catholic - Anglican - Deacon - Eucharist - Mass - Pontifical High Mass

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The Subdeacon wears a vestment which is called the Tunicle, although by the 20th century it was identical to the Dalmatic. A Tunicle is often less ornamented than a Dalmatic.

Related Topics:
Tunicle

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