Burgundy satin stole laid flat with a gold dove and jewelled cross, each trailing a narrow rainbow ribbon to gold fringe.

Burgundy Affirming Ministry Stole with Gold Dove, Cross and Rainbow Ribbon

Standard 120 in
$184.00 USD
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Burgundy satin stole laid flat with a gold dove and jewelled cross, each trailing a narrow rainbow ribbon to gold fringe.
  • Burgundy satin stole laid flat with a gold dove and jewelled cross, each trailing a narrow rainbow ribbon to gold fringe.
  • Side view of the burgundy affirming ministry stole on a dress form, showing the gold cross and its rainbow ribbon.
  • Back view of the burgundy stole on a dress form, showing the plain gold-piped panels with no embroidery.
Burgundy Affirming Ministry Stole with Gold Dove, Cross and Rainbow Ribbon

Burgundy Affirming Ministry Stole with Gold Dove, Cross and Rainbow Ribbon

$184.00 USD

A burgundy satin stole with a gold dove and a jewelled gold cross, each trailing a narrow rainbow ribbon to gold fringe.

For affirming ministry, ordination and general preaching use.

  • Colour Burgundy (red-family, not a fixed Roman-rite colour)
  • Season Not season-specific (thematic/occasional use)

Stole length guide

A stole is sized by one figure: its finished length, end to end over the shoulders. Our standard is 120 in, and any length up to 120 in costs the same.

How to measure a stole: A is one side, from the top of the neck to the end above the fringe; the finished length is A doubled

How to measure

  • A - One side: from the back of the neck, down the front to where the end should fall (knee to mid-calf). Double it for the finished length.

Buying as a gift? Give us the wearer's height and we will size it from the chart.

Full guide: How long should a clergy stole be?

Your heightFinished length (A x 2)
Up to 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)100 in (254 cm)
5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 8 in (165-173 cm)104 in (264 cm)
5 ft 9 in to 6 ft 0 in (175-183 cm)108 in (274 cm)
6 ft 1 in to 6 ft 4 in (185-193 cm)112 in (284 cm)
6 ft 5 in and over (196 cm and up)116 in (295 cm)
Our standard cut, no measuring needed120 in (305 cm)

Past 120 in we add $10 for every 5 in, up to 160 in. Longer? Write to us for a quote.

Standard length: 120 in (305 cm) $184.00

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Leave blank for 120 in. Over 120 in adds $10 for every 5 in, up to 160 in. We confirm the length by email.

Not sure of your length? Work it out from your height

A guide, not a rule. Measure from the back of the neck down to where you want the ends to fall, then double it.

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Dispatch

5–7 days

Standard

10–15 days. Free on orders of $200 or more

Rush

7–9 days. Choose Rush shipping at checkout

Dispatch and transit are counted separately. Duties, where they apply, are payable on arrival.

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Overview

What this piece is

A burgundy satin stole with a gold dove and a jewelled gold cross, each trailing a narrow rainbow ribbon to gold fringe.

For affirming ministry, ordination and general preaching use.

Symbolism

The dove is the traditional sign of the Holy Spirit; the cross represents Christ's death and resurrection. The rainbow ribbon is used by many ministers as a modern sign of welcome and inclusion, distinct from its use as a liturgical colour.

Why clergy choose it

  • Dispatch

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

  • Liturgically correct

    Burgundy (red-family, not a fixed Roman-rite colour) — worn for affirming and pride-season ministry, ordination, general preaching

  • Cloth and finish

    Burgundy satin cloth with stitched gold-thread and multicolour embroidery. Narrow gold edge piping and gold fringe at both ends.

  • Cut to your measurements

    Cut to any length from 84 in to 160 in; beyond 120 in, $10 is added for every further 5 in

Details

About this stole

Despite its name, this is not a rainbow-coloured stole: the ground is a deep burgundy satin, and the rainbow appears only as a narrow striped ribbon streaming down from a gold dove on one panel and a jewelled gold cross on the other. It can be tailored to your own length.

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Design and symbolism

Each panel carries one motif near the neck: a gold dove in flight on the left, a small gold cross set with jewel-like embellishment on the right. Below each, a vertical ribbon striped in the six familiar rainbow colours runs down to gold fringe at the hem. The dove is the traditional sign of the Holy Spirit, most often associated with Pentecost and with baptism; the cross needs no gloss. The rainbow ribbon carries its own, more recent meaning: in the last few decades it has become a widely recognised sign of inclusion, used by ministers who wish to signal an affirming welcome to LGBTQ+ people from the pulpit. That is a meaning this stole wears openly rather than by implication, since it sits alongside, not instead of, the dove and the cross. The back is plain burgundy satin with gold piping and no embroidery.

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Liturgical use

Burgundy is not one of the seven colours of the standard Roman classification; it functions in practice as a deeper alternative to red, and some parishes reserve a true burgundy for Passiontide or for general festive use rather than for a fixed liturgical day. This stole is not built around the church calendar in any case - its dove-and-cross-with-rainbow design is suited to occasional and thematic use: an affirming or Pride-season service, an ordination, or general preaching where a minister wants the rainbow visible without it dominating the piece.

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Who it is for

Cut as a presbyteral stole for a pastor, priest or deacon, it suits a minister in an affirming congregation who wants the rainbow present but restrained, rather than printed across the whole fabric. It also works as an ordination gift for clergy entering an explicitly welcoming ministry.

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Length and fit

Standard finished length is 120 in (305 cm) end to end over the shoulders, and any made-to-measure length from 84 in to 120 in is priced the same as standard. Beyond 120 in, $10 is added for each further 5 in, up to 160 in. The height box on this page suggests a length from the height you enter, though you may override it; your chosen length, height and any notes carry through to your cart, checkout and order.

Browse this alongside our affirming and inclusive vestments, the wider clergy stole range, and ordination gifts, or read our liturgical colour guide on how burgundy relates to red.

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At a glance

  • Liturgical use

    Affirming and Pride-season ministry, Ordination, General preaching, Pastoral gift

  • Embroidery

    Dove, Cross, Rainbow ribbon

  • Liturgical colour

    Burgundy (red-family, not a fixed Roman-rite colour)

  • Worn by

    Pastor, Priest, Deacon, Minister — Presbyteral cut - worn straight down over both shoulders

  • Cloth

    Burgundy satin cloth with stitched gold-thread and multicolour embroidery

  • Construction

    Narrow gold edge piping and gold fringe at both ends

  • Dispatch

    Dispatched within 5–7 days

  • Personalisation

    Cut to any length from 84 in to 160 in; beyond 120 in, $10 is added for every further 5 in

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Care

Dry clean only. Store rolled, not folded, to protect the gold fringe, and keep the stole out of direct sunlight, which fades burgundy fabric more visibly than paler colours. Press from the reverse on a low setting, avoiding the rainbow ribbon embroidery.

Specifications

The particulars

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

Product type
Clergy Stole
Style
Presbyteral-cut stole with single end motifs and a narrow rainbow accent ribbon
Liturgical colour
Burgundy (red-family, not a fixed Roman-rite colour)
Liturgical season
  • Not season-specific (thematic/occasional use)
Embroidery
  • Dove,
  • Cross,
  • Rainbow ribbon
Material
Burgundy satin cloth with stitched gold-thread and multicolour embroidery
Length
120 in (305 cm) standard, or cut to your length
Width
4.5 in (11.5 cm)
Fit
Presbyteral cut - worn straight down over both shoulders
Construction
Narrow gold edge piping and gold fringe at both ends
Worn by
  • Pastor,
  • Priest,
  • Deacon,
  • Minister
Customisation
Cut to any length from 84 in to 160 in; beyond 120 in, $10 is added for every further 5 in
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

Why is this called a Rainbow Stole if it is burgundy?

The name refers to the narrow rainbow-striped ribbon embroidered below the dove and the cross, not to the ground fabric, which is a solid deep burgundy satin. If you are picturing a stole woven or printed in rainbow colours throughout, this is not that piece - the rainbow here is a deliberate accent, not the whole design.

What does the rainbow ribbon signify on a clergy stole?

It is not a traditional liturgical symbol. In recent decades it has become a widely used sign of welcome and inclusion, worn by ministers who want to signal an affirming stance toward LGBTQ+ people from the pulpit. On this stole it sits alongside the dove and the cross rather than replacing them, so the piece keeps its familiar Christian imagery as well.

How long should my stole be?

Enter your height in the panel above and the page works it out: roughly 100 in for a wearer up to 5 ft 4 in, 104 in to 5 ft 8 in, 108 in to 6 ft, 112 in to 6 ft 4 in, and 116 in above that. Those figures follow the usual clergy proportion of 51, 53 and 55 inches per side.

It is a guide, not a rule. Some clergy like the ends at the knee and some at mid-calf, and a stole worn over a full alb hangs differently from one worn over a cassock. If you already know the length you like, type it in and ignore the suggestion.

Does a made-to-measure length cost extra?

Up to 120 in, no. Any finished length from 84 in to 120 in (213 to 305 cm) is available at the standard price. Past 120 in we add $10 for every 5 in, so 125 in is $10 more, 130 in is $20 more, and 160 in, the longest we offer, is $80 more.

The price on the page is the price you pay. Choose Made to Measure, type the length you want, and the band updates the price before you add to cart. We confirm every made-to-measure length by email. If you need longer than 160 in, write to support@theclergycouture.com and we will quote it.

Is this cut for a priest or for a deacon?

It is made in the presbyteral cut, worn straight down over both shoulders. That is the way a priest, a pastor or a minister wears a stole, and it is what the photographs on this page show.

A deacon wears the stole across the body, from the left shoulder to the right hip. If you need it made that way, choose Made to Measure and say so in the notes, or write to support@theclergycouture.com before ordering so we can confirm it for this design.

How should the stole be cared for?

We recommend professional dry cleaning for embroidered vestments. Store the stole flat or loosely rolled rather than folded, so no crease forms across the embroidery, and keep it out of direct sunlight to protect the gold thread. The Journal's vestment care guide covers pressing, storage and stain removal in full.

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