Front of a gold damask fiddleback chasuble with an ivory column embroidered with a star, red roses and a white lily, and green lining showing at the sides

Gold Fiddleback Chasuble for Christmas with Nativity Star, Roses and Lilies

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$465.00 USD
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Front of a gold damask fiddleback chasuble with an ivory column embroidered with a star, red roses and a white lily, and green lining showing at the sides
  • Front of a gold damask fiddleback chasuble with an ivory column embroidered with a star, red roses and a white lily, and green lining showing at the sides
  • A priest in a lace alb wearing the gold fiddleback chasuble with roses and lilies beside a Marian altar with white lilies
  • Back of the gold fiddleback chasuble with an ivory cross: radiant Nativity star, the manger, gold acanthus, red roses and white lilies
  • Side view of the gold fiddleback chasuble showing the open Roman cut and green lining
Gold Fiddleback Chasuble for Christmas with Nativity Star, Roses and Lilies

Gold Fiddleback Chasuble for Christmas with Nativity Star, Roses and Lilies

$465.00 USD

A Roman fiddleback chasuble in gold damask satin, lined in green, with an ivory cross carrying the Nativity star and the manger among red roses and white lilies.

For Christmas, the solemnities and the Traditional Latin Mass. Offered in four standard sizes, or tailored to your own measurements; Made to Measure is priced the same as Extra Large.

  • Colour Gold (may replace white on solemn days)
  • Season Christmas, Easter, Solemnities

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

A Roman fiddleback chasuble in gold damask satin, lined in green, with an ivory cross carrying the Nativity star and the manger among red roses and white lilies.

For Christmas, the solemnities and the Traditional Latin Mass. Offered in four standard sizes, or tailored to your own measurements; Made to Measure is priced the same as Extra Large.

Symbolism

The star over the manger is the star of Bethlehem, set at the crossing so the Nativity is read through the cross.

The red rose and the white lily are Marian flowers: the rose for love and the lily for purity, honouring the Mother of the newborn Christ.

Why clergy choose it

  • Dispatch

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

  • Liturgically correct

    Gold (may replace white on solemn days) — worn for christmas, epiphany, easter

  • Cloth and finish

    Gold damask satin with ivory satin orphreys, green satin lining and gold-coloured and coloured embroidery. Two stiffened panels joined at the shoulders, open sides, braid-edged orphreys, fully lined.

  • 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

A Roman, or fiddleback, chasuble in gold damask satin for Christmas and the great solemnities, lined in deep green. An ivory cross on the back carries the star of the Nativity in a burst of gold rays above the manger of Bethlehem, with red roses and white lilies climbing on either side through gold-coloured acanthus.

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The embroidery

On the back, a broad ivory cross outlined in gold-coloured braid fills the panel. At its crossing an eight-pointed star sends long gold rays down the upright, with acanthus scrolls in the arms. Beneath the star lies the manger, and below it a tall gold scroll runs to the hem. On the gold ground beside the cross, vines of gold-coloured acanthus carry full red roses and open white lilies.

The front column is ivory, edged in gold braid, with a small star at the collar and a climbing scroll of red roses and a white lily beneath it. The violin-shaped front is cut away at the sides to show the green lining.

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Liturgical use

Gold may be worn in place of white on more solemn days. This chasuble is made first for Christmas, from the Midnight Mass through the octave, and suits Easter, the Epiphany and other solemnities just as well. Its Roman cut makes it a natural choice for the Traditional Latin Mass, and it is equally correct at the modern Roman Rite.

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Cut and construction

Roman cut: two stiffened panels, front and back, joined at the shoulders, with the sides open to free the arms and the front narrowed at the waist into the fiddleback outline. The body is gold satin with a woven damask pattern, the cross and column are ivory satin, the embroidery is gold-coloured and coloured thread, and the panels are lined in green satin.

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Sizing and Made to Measure

The Roman cut is shorter and narrower than a gothic chasuble, so it is graded differently. Choose a standard size by height, or choose Made to Measure and enter your own measurements; if you would like the finished length of a standard size before ordering, write to support@theclergycouture.com. Made to Measure is priced the same as Extra Large.

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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. For Christmas, order early.

See the rest of our chasubles, browse gold vestments and Christmas vestments, or ask about custom and made to measure vestments.

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At a glance

  • Liturgical use

    Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, Traditional Latin Mass, Ordination gift

  • Embroidery

    Star of Bethlehem, Manger, Red Roses, White Lilies, Acanthus Scrolls, Cross Orphrey

  • Liturgical colour

    Gold (may replace white on solemn days)

  • Worn by

    Priest, Newly Ordained, Bishop — Roman cut - shorter and narrower than gothic, sides open to free the arms

  • Cloth

    Gold damask satin with ivory satin orphreys, green satin lining and gold-coloured and coloured embroidery

  • Construction

    Two stiffened panels joined at the shoulders, open sides, braid-edged orphreys, fully lined; 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 vestment carries dense metallic embroidery and stiffened panels, so it must not be pressed flat.

  • Store flat in a vestment drawer or hang on a broad padded hanger; never fold across the embroidery.
  • Gold-coloured thread dulls with handling and damp air. Keep it covered and 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
Roman (fiddleback) cut with a cross orphrey on the back and a column orphrey on the front
Liturgical colour
Gold (may replace white on solemn days)
Liturgical season
  • Christmas,
  • Easter,
  • Solemnities
Embroidery
  • Star of Bethlehem,
  • Manger,
  • Red Roses,
  • White Lilies,
  • Acanthus Scrolls,
  • Cross Orphrey
Material
Gold damask satin with ivory satin orphreys, green satin lining and gold-coloured and coloured embroidery
Fit
Roman cut - shorter and narrower than gothic, sides open to free the arms
Construction
Two stiffened panels joined at the shoulders, open sides, braid-edged orphreys, fully lined
Closure
None - drawn on over the head
Included
  • Chasuble
Worn by
  • Priest,
  • Newly Ordained,
  • Bishop
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

What is a fiddleback chasuble?

It is the Roman form of the chasuble: two stiffened panels, front and back, with the sides cut away to free the arms. The front is narrowed at the waist, which gives the violin outline the name comes from.

It is the shape most associated with the Traditional Latin Mass, and it may equally be worn at the modern Roman Rite. Because the cut is different from a full gothic chasuble, Made to Measure is the surest choice if you have your measurements.

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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