Ivory Gold Chi Rho Priest Stole | The Clergy Couture

Ivory priest stole on a mannequin, gold Chi Rho medallion, wreath, Alpha and Omega and crown on both panels.

Christ the King Priest Stole in Ivory with Chi Rho and Crown Embroidery

$188.00 USD

Ivory and gold priest stole with a jewelled Chi Rho, Alpha and Omega, and a crown.

Worn for the Feast of Christ the King and other solemn white-class Masses.

Gold braid edging, cut to any length you give us.

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 - 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 height	Finished 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 needed	120 in (305 cm)

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

Stole Length

Standard length: 120 in (305 cm) $188.00

Custom length (optional)

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

Feet

Inches

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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Additional information

Free worldwide shipping on orders of $200 or more

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

Ivory and gold priest stole with a jewelled Chi Rho, Alpha and Omega, and a crown.

Worn for the Feast of Christ the King and other solemn white-class Masses.

Gold braid edging, cut to any length you give us.

Symbolism

The Chi Rho is the ancient monogram of Christ's name. Alpha and Omega, from Revelation, name Christ as beginning and end. The crown marks his sovereignty, the theme of the Feast of Christ the King.

Why clergy choose it

Dispatch

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

Ivory and Gold — worn for feast of christ the king, solemn white-class mass, easter season
Cloth and finish

Ivory satin-faced cloth with gold thread embroidery and red and pale blue accents.. Gold braid edging along both edges, pointed V yoke, plain finished hem..
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

This Roman-style priest stole is worked in ivory satin edged in gold braid, embroidered on both panels with a jewelled gold Chi Rho medallion, a gold wreath, the letters Alpha and Omega, a small orb, and a crown in red and gold near the hem.

Design and symbolism

Reading down each panel: a Chi Rho medallion set with small gem accents, the ancient monogram formed from the first two Greek letters of "Christ"; a gold wreath framing it; the letters Alpha and Omega, Christ's own description of himself in Revelation as "the beginning and the end"; a small orb standing for the world; and, nearest the hem, a crown picked out in red and gold. Together the sequence points to Christ as sovereign over all things, the theme of the Feast of Christ the King.

Liturgical use

Ivory and gold sit within the white liturgical colour class, used for the great feasts and solemnities of the Lord. The Christ the King imagery here is written for the last Sunday of the liturgical year before Advent, though the white-and-gold ground also suits the piece to Easter and other solemn white-class Masses. It is not appropriate for Lent, Advent, or the red and green seasons.

Who it is for

A priest presiding at a solemn Mass on the Feast of Christ the King or another white-class solemnity, and a fitting ordination gift for a priest drawn to traditional Roman iconography and lettering.

Length and fit

Standard length is 120 in (305 cm), measured end to end over the shoulders and worn straight down in the presbyteral cut. Any made-to-measure length from 84 in to 120 in is priced the same as standard, and each further 5 in past 120 in, to a maximum of 160 in, adds $10. Enter your height in the box on this page for a suggested length, which you can override. Your final length, height and any notes travel with the order into the cart, checkout and confirmation.

Browse more in White and Ivory Vestments and Gold Vestments, see the full Clergy Stoles collection, or check the liturgical colour guide for when white and gold are worn.

At a glance

Liturgical use

Feast of Christ the King, Solemn White-Class Mass, Easter Season, Ordination Gift
Embroidery

Chi Rho, Wreath, Alpha and Omega, Orb, Crown
Liturgical colour

Ivory and Gold
Worn by

Priest — Presbyteral cut - worn straight down over both shoulders
Cloth

Ivory satin-faced cloth with gold thread embroidery and red and pale blue accents.
Construction

Gold braid edging along both edges, pointed V yoke, plain finished hem.
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

Care

Dry clean only. Because ivory shows marks more readily than a darker ground, keep it away from handling with unwashed hands and store it rolled rather than folded.

Keep out of direct sunlight to protect the gold thread from dulling, and press from the reverse only.

Product type

Clergy Stole

Style

Traditional Roman-style stole, pointed yoke, sequential medallion and lettering design.

Liturgical colour

Ivory and Gold

Liturgical season

Feast of Christ the King,
Easter Season,
Not otherwise season-specific (white and gold class)

Embroidery

Chi Rho,
Wreath,
Alpha and Omega,
Orb,
Crown

Material

Ivory satin-faced cloth with gold thread embroidery and red and pale blue accents.

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

Gold braid edging along both edges, pointed V yoke, plain finished hem.

Worn by

Priest

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

Is this stole only for the Feast of Christ the King?

It is written primarily for that feast, but the ivory and gold ground and the Chi Rho and Alpha/Omega imagery belong to the white liturgical class generally, so it also suits Easter and other solemn white-class Masses through the year.

What does the back of the stole look like?

The back neck yoke and panels are plain ivory, edged in gold braid. There is no Chi Rho, wreath or crown embroidery visible on the reverse; the pictorial design runs on the front-facing panels only.

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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