Front of an ivory baptism chasuble with a full-length orphrey embroidered with the Holy Spirit dove in gold rays, a gold scallop shell and the Jordan river in aqua and silver

Ivory Baptism Chasuble with Holy Spirit Dove and Jordan River Embroidery

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$415.00 USD
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Front of an ivory baptism chasuble with a full-length orphrey embroidered with the Holy Spirit dove in gold rays, a gold scallop shell and the Jordan river in aqua and silver
  • Front of an ivory baptism chasuble with a full-length orphrey embroidered with the Holy Spirit dove in gold rays, a gold scallop shell and the Jordan river in aqua and silver
  • A priest wearing the ivory baptism chasuble with the dove, scallop shell and Jordan river orphrey, standing beside a stone baptismal font
  • Back of the ivory baptism chasuble showing the same dove, scallop shell and flowing river orphrey with fish and reeds at the hem
  • Side view of the ivory baptism chasuble showing the gothic drape and the aqua satin lining at the sleeve
Ivory Baptism Chasuble with Holy Spirit Dove and Jordan River Embroidery

Ivory Baptism Chasuble with Holy Spirit Dove and Jordan River Embroidery

$415.00 USD

An ivory gothic chasuble for Baptism, embroidered front and back with the Holy Spirit dove in gold rays, a gold scallop shell pouring water, and the river Jordan in aqua and silver.

Lined in aqua satin. A white-class vestment for the Baptism of the Lord, baptismal Masses and the Easter season. Offered in four standard sizes, or tailored to your own measurements; Made to Measure is priced the same as Extra Large.

  • Colour White and Ivory, with an aqua river orphrey
  • Season Not season-specific (white class), Easter, Baptism of the Lord

Chasuble sizing

Worn over the alb, a chasuble is sized by length and width, not by chest. Choose the size for your height, or Made to Measure.

How to measure a chasuble: A is the back length from the shoulder at the neck to the hem, B is the width across from hem tip to hem tip

How to measure

Measure over the alb you will wear.

  • A - Back length: from the shoulder seam beside the neck, straight down the back to where the hem should fall. Mid-calf is usual.
  • B - Width across: arms held out level, from wrist to wrist.

Full guide: How to measure for vestments

SizeBack length (A)Width across (B)Suits height
Small51 in (130 cm)59 in (150 cm)up to 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Medium53 in (135 cm)59 in (150 cm)5 ft 8 in to 5 ft 10 in (173-178 cm)
Large55 in (140 cm)61 in (155 cm)5 ft 11 in to 6 ft 1 in (180-185 cm)
Extra Large57 in (145 cm)61 in (155 cm)6 ft 2 in and over (188 cm and up)
Made to Measureyour figureyour figureany height or build

Made to Measure is priced the same as Extra Large.

Graded standard sizes. See the size guide above.

51 in (130 cm) back length, for heights up to 5 ft 7 in

Not sure? Open the size guide above, or write to us and we will advise.

Tailored to your own measurements, at the Extra Large price. Take them over the alb you will wear.

A chasuble seen from the front. A is the length from the shoulder at the neck down to the hem. B is the width from hem to hem with the arms held out level. A B
A Length - shoulder seam at the neck, straight down to the hem. B Width across - hem to hem, arms held out level.

If we need anything else after you order, we will email you. Fit adjustments are free; you pay the postage.

Complete the set

$20 comes off each piece at checkout when you add it with this garment.

This item qualifies for free worldwide shipping

Dispatch

5–7 days

Standard

US 10–15 days, elsewhere up to 21 days after dispatch. Free on orders of $200 or more

Rush

US 5–7 working days, elsewhere up to 8 working days. Choose Rush at checkout

Duties and import taxes are paid by us on orders to the US, UK and Europe. For other countries, local customs charges may apply on arrival.

Overview

What this piece is

An ivory gothic chasuble for Baptism, embroidered front and back with the Holy Spirit dove in gold rays, a gold scallop shell pouring water, and the river Jordan in aqua and silver.

Lined in aqua satin. A white-class vestment for the Baptism of the Lord, baptismal Masses and the Easter season. Offered in four standard sizes, or tailored to your own measurements; Made to Measure is priced the same as Extra Large.

Symbolism

The dove descending in light recalls the Spirit coming down on Christ at his baptism in the Jordan (Matthew 3:16).

The scallop shell is the traditional vessel for pouring baptismal water, and the three drops name the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The river, with its fish, is the Jordan and the living water of the font.

Why clergy choose it

  • Dispatch

    Dispatched within 5–7 days, with tracked delivery worldwide.

  • Liturgically correct

    White and Ivory, with an aqua river orphrey — worn for baptism, baptism of the lord, easter vigil

  • Cloth and finish

    Ivory satin with an embroidered satin orphrey and aqua satin lining; gold-coloured, silver-coloured and coloured thread. Full gothic cut, orphrey front and back edged in gold-coloured braid, corded hem, fully lined in aqua satin.

  • Cut to your measurements

    Four standard sizes, or cut to your own measurements (Made to Measure is priced the same as Extra Large)

Details

About this vestment

Custom and made to measure

An ivory gothic chasuble made for the Sacrament of Baptism. A full-length orphrey runs from collar to hem on the front and the back, embroidered with the descending dove of the Holy Spirit in a burst of gold-coloured rays, a gold scallop shell pouring three drops of water, and the waters of the Jordan flowing in aqua and silver down to the hem.

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The embroidery

At the top of the orphrey the white dove descends with outstretched wings inside long gold-coloured rays. Below it sits a large scallop shell worked in gold-coloured thread, with three pearl-like drops falling from its lip. From there the river begins: ribbons of aqua, teal and silver-coloured thread wind down the panel, with small fish and reeds along the banks near the hem. The orphrey is edged on both sides with gold-coloured braid, and the outer hem is finished with a twisted cord.

The same design is carried on the front and the back, so the congregation sees the full story whether the priest faces them or the font. The chasuble is lined in aqua satin, which shows at the sleeves and hem as the vestment moves.

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Liturgical use

Ivory belongs to the white class of liturgical colours. This chasuble is made first for the Baptism of the Lord, for Masses at which Baptism is celebrated, and for the Easter Vigil and the Easter season, when the Church returns again and again to the waters of the font. Because it is white-class it is also correct on any day that calls for white or gold.

03

Cut and construction

Full gothic cut, wide across the shoulders and falling in a deep curve over the arms, with no fastening. The body is ivory satin with a soft woven texture, the orphrey is satin worked with gold-coloured, silver-coloured and coloured thread, and the whole is lined in aqua satin.

04

Sizing and Made to Measure

Choose one of the four standard sizes from the size guide on this page, or choose Made to Measure and enter your own measurements. Made to Measure is priced the same as Extra Large.

05

Ordering for a date

Orders are dispatched within 5–7 business days; delivery then takes an estimated 10–15 business days to the United States, or up to 21 business days elsewhere, with a faster Rush option at checkout. If you need it for a particular baptism or the Easter Vigil, write to support@theclergycouture.com with the date before ordering.

See the rest of our chasubles, browse our baptism and confirmation vestments and Easter vestments, or ask about custom and made to measure vestments.

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At a glance

  • Liturgical use

    Baptism, Baptism of the Lord, Easter Vigil, Easter season, Ordination gift

  • Embroidery

    Holy Spirit Dove, Scallop Shell, Jordan River, Water Drops, Fish, Gold Rays

  • Liturgical colour

    White and Ivory, with an aqua river orphrey

  • Worn by

    Priest, Bishop, Newly Ordained — Gothic cut - full and unfastened, worn over the alb and stole

  • Cloth

    Ivory satin with an embroidered satin orphrey and aqua satin lining; gold-coloured, silver-coloured and coloured thread

  • Construction

    Full gothic cut, orphrey front and back edged in gold-coloured braid, corded hem, fully lined in aqua satin; None - drawn on over the head

  • Included in the set

    Chasuble

  • Dispatch

    Dispatched within 5–7 days

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Care

Dry clean only. Tell the cleaner the orphrey carries dense metallic and coloured embroidery, so it must not be pressed flat.

  • Hang on a broad padded hanger and never fold across the embroidered orphrey.
  • Ivory yellows in strong light. Keep the vestment in a closed garment bag away from daylight.
  • Release creases with light steam held away from the cloth rather than an iron.

Specifications

The particulars

Measurements, cloth, construction and liturgical class, as recorded for this piece.

Product type
Chasuble
Style
Gothic cut with a full-length orphrey on front and back
Liturgical colour
White and Ivory, with an aqua river orphrey
Liturgical season
  • Not season-specific (white class),
  • Easter,
  • Baptism of the Lord
Embroidery
  • Holy Spirit Dove,
  • Scallop Shell,
  • Jordan River,
  • Water Drops,
  • Fish,
  • Gold Rays
Material
Ivory satin with an embroidered satin orphrey and aqua satin lining; gold-coloured, silver-coloured and coloured thread
Length
51-57 in (130-145 cm) back length, by size
Width
59-61 in (150-155 cm) across, hem to hem
Fit
Gothic cut - full and unfastened, worn over the alb and stole
Construction
Full gothic cut, orphrey front and back edged in gold-coloured braid, corded hem, fully lined in aqua satin
Closure
None - drawn on over the head
Included
  • Chasuble
Worn by
  • Priest,
  • Bishop,
  • Newly Ordained
Customisation
Four standard sizes, or cut to your own measurements (Made to Measure is priced the same as Extra Large)
Dispatch time
5–7 days
Made in
Pakistan

Liturgical practice varies between traditions. Where your own use differs, follow your ordinary.

FAQs

Before you order

Should I choose a standard size or Made to Measure?

A standard size chosen by height suits most priests. Use the size guide on this page and take the row your height falls in.

Choose Made to Measure if you fall outside those ranges, want a particular hem length, or are buying a gift and know the wearer's measurements. Enter the measurements on this page before adding to cart. Made to Measure is priced the same as Extra Large.

How should I care for an embroidered satin chasuble?

Dry clean only. Tell the cleaner the vestment carries dense metallic and coloured embroidery, so the orphrey must not be pressed flat.

  • Hang the chasuble on a broad padded hanger and never fold it across the embroidered panel.
  • Light colours yellow and deep colours fade in strong light, so keep it in a closed garment bag away from daylight.
  • Release creases with light steam held away from the cloth rather than an iron.
How long will delivery take, and will I pay duties?

Orders are dispatched within 5–7 business days. Standard delivery then takes an estimated 10–15 business days to the United States and up to 21 business days elsewhere; a faster Rush option is offered at checkout.

We pay duties and import taxes on orders to the US, UK and Europe. For other countries, local customs charges may apply on arrival. If you need the chasuble for a particular date, write to support@theclergycouture.com before ordering.

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