I have Roman Vestments, fiddleback in look but also some of the fuller cut Roman chasubles. They are okay, but I much prefer the Gothic chasuble. The fiddleback are okay, but I like Gothic ones better.
In my pre-Vatican II parishes, Gothic chasubles were worn. I like them, let me reiterate, I like them:
In my pre-Vatican II parishes, Gothic chasubles were worn. I like them, let me reiterate, I like them:
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Me too! I’ve always liked Gothic better.
Don’t know why...just do.
Gaudete in Domino Semper!
When I was an altarboy in the early 1960s, the Gothic Style Chasuble was the commonest. On rare occasion, I recall seeing a fiddleback, but they were very historic vestments which came out once or twice a year.
I like gothic style vestments that aren't that poncho-cut that has become so prevalent today. I abhor the ones that have the droopy collar. They always look like someone who wears a shirt and tie where the shirt collar is way too large. As for the fiddleback, I always liked how they look and it is a shame their usage has become so politicized. In the East, we don't have such concerns so, it just seems odd that people spend time commenting on/criticizing the priest who chooses to wear that which is part of the Church's history particularly when so many within the current style are so unpleasant to look at.
I too like the traditional Gothic style. The ones with traditional orphreys and not the "modern" symbols printed or embroidered on. Oh, and not so wide that the priest has to fold back the edges like cuffs.
Despite a misguided attempt by the SCR in the 1920s to make the 'Roman' style compulsory, the more ample 'Gothic' style was common in northern Europe, particularly in Benedictine monasteries. I would maintain that the 'Roman' style should not be used for versus populum celebration. When worn it looks better if the priest crosses his stole and a bishop wears the pontifical dalmatic.
On the subject of bishops, the trend of matching the mitre to the vestments is extremely naff and probably originated in the modern Anglican church. Traditionally there are three types of mitre - simplex, auriphrygiata and pretiosa, the use of which depends on the occasion. It should not be a fashion statement.
At Sung Mass (OF) this morning the celebrant wore a 'Gothic' chasuble. Last week he wore a 'Roman' one. So what? Of far more import was the fact that:
a) The Mass was in Latin and ad apsidem.
b) All the Propers were sung as per the Graduale Romanum (except for the Offertory which was sung in a polyphonic setting by Palestrina).
c) The Kyrie and Gloria were also by Palestrina; the Sanctus and Agnus Dei were in plainchant.
d) The Roman Canon was used.
e) No add-ons like the sign of peace and bidding prayers, suspended by the bishops pro tem.
f) Communion in one kind only, distributed at the rail after Mass, either on the tongue or in the hand at the discretion of the communicant.
What's not to like? Unless, of course, you are Rita Ferrone, God rot her socks.
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