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Solemn Marian priest's chasuble made of a wool and polyester blend fabric, embellished with fine direct embroidery featuring Mary's crowned monogram and floral vines. Designed to dignify the celebrating minister during Marian solemnities and memorials, it combines the craftsmanship of Polish artisanal tailoring with soft, solemn draping.
In the liturgy of the Catholic Church, the chasuble (or planeta) is the proper liturgical vestment of the priest who presides over the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacred actions closely connected with it, as established by the General Instruction of the Roman Missal. Descended from the ancient paenula of Rome, which in the early centuries reached down to the heels and completely enveloped the body, and later transformed for practical reasons into the rigid seventeenth-century planeta, the contemporary chasuble has regained fullness and visual dignity. It symbolizes Christ's gentle yoke and the virtue of charity that must clothe the presbyter as he acts in persona Christi.
This Marian priest's chasuble was designed for celebrations dedicated to the Mother of God, visibly expressing the profound connection between the Eucharistic mystery and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The vestment is characterized by a decorative design rich in references to sacred tradition, created through high-density direct machine embroidery:
Monogram of Mary with Crown: at the top of the central orphrey is the traditional Marian symbol ("M"), surmounted by a ducal/royal crown recalling Mary's title as Queen of Heaven and Earth. The interplay of gold, silver, and blue threads gives the symbol three-dimensionality and brilliance.
Floral Vine Band: the decoration extends vertically along the entire orphrey through elegant vegetal scrolls, acanthus leaves, and embroidered buds. This classic ornamental motif visually highlights the Virgin's spiritual virtues and purity, framing the monogram with harmonious and solemn decorative draping.
Finishing Trim: the perimeter of the vestment and orphrey is edged with delicate gold bias binding, which defines its silhouette and protects it against fraying.
The choice of a polyester and wool blend provides essential properties for liturgical use:
Impeccable draping: the wool fiber gives the fabric the right consistency and a balanced weight, allowing the vestment to fall in soft, composed folds without becoming stiff or clinging disorderly to the alb beneath.
Durability and practicality: the polyester fiber provides excellent resistance to wrinkling, preserving the fabric's smooth appearance even after the chasuble has been stored in the sacristy wardrobe.
Artisanal craftsmanship: made in Poland by experienced tailors specializing in sacred vestments, this chasuble combines strong, durable stitching with carefully detailed embroidery, ensuring quality and long-lasting durability even after frequent use.
The color of sacred vestments is governed by liturgical norms to express visually the character of the mysteries being celebrated:
White / Ivory: the canonical color prescribed for solemnities, feasts, and memorials of the Blessed Virgin Mary (such as the Annunciation, the Assumption, and the Immaculate Conception), signifying purity, joy, and divine splendor.
Light blue: traditionally associated with devotion to the Madonna, it is perfect for Masses dedicated to the Virgin, Marian shrines, and celebrations in which the use of this color is part of local custom.
