Holy Family Chasuble, Nativity Story Panels

Front of an ivory chasuble with a gold damask column orphrey holding two arched panels: the Holy Family and the Star of Bethlehem

Holy Family Chasuble in Ivory with Embroidered Nativity Story Panels

$470.00 USD

An ivory gothic chasuble with the Christmas story in embroidered panels: the Annunciation, the Nativity, the shepherds and the Magi on the back, and the Holy Family and the Star of Bethlehem on the front.

For Christmas, the Holy Family and the Epiphany. Offered in four standard sizes, or tailored to your own measurements; Made to Measure is priced the same as Extra Large.

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

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

Size	Back length (A)	Width across (B)	Suits height
Small	51 in (130 cm)	59 in (150 cm)	up to 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Medium	53 in (135 cm)	59 in (150 cm)	5 ft 8 in to 5 ft 10 in (173-178 cm)
Large	55 in (140 cm)	61 in (155 cm)	5 ft 11 in to 6 ft 1 in (180-185 cm)
Extra Large	57 in (145 cm)	61 in (155 cm)	6 ft 2 in and over (188 cm and up)
Made to Measure	your figure	your figure	any height or build

Made to Measure is priced the same as Extra Large.

Sizing

Graded standard sizes. See the size guide above.

Size

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 Length - shoulder seam at the neck, straight down to the hem. B Width across - hem to hem, arms held out level.

Measurements are in

Height

Chest

Waist

Front length

Width across

Neck opening

Anything else we should know

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

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Additional information

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

For Christmas, the Holy Family and the Epiphany. Offered in four standard sizes, or tailored to your own measurements; Made to Measure is priced the same as Extra Large.

Symbolism

The four scenes follow the Gospels of Luke and Matthew from the Annunciation to the visit of the Magi, so the whole mystery of the Incarnation is carried on the priest's back.

The front shows Jesus, Mary and Joseph together as the Holy Family, beneath the star that announced the Child to the nations.

Why clergy choose it

Dispatch

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

White and Ivory, with blue and gold orphreys — worn for christmas, feast of the holy family, mary, mother of god
Cloth and finish

Ivory satin with a blue satin back orphrey, gold damask front orphrey, and coloured and gold-coloured embroidery. Full gothic cut, orphreys edged in gold-coloured braid, braid-bound neckline and hem.
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 that tells the Christmas story in embroidered pictures. The back orphrey holds four gothic-arched panels on a deep blue ground, from the Annunciation to the coming of the Magi; the front orphrey, in gold damask, holds the Holy Family and the Star of Bethlehem.

The embroidery

The back is read from the collar down, like a window. In the first arch the angel Gabriel greets Mary. In the second, Mary and Joseph kneel at the manger. In the third, a shepherd kneels with his lamb, and in the last the three kings bring their gifts. Each scene is worked in coloured thread under a gold-coloured gothic arch, with small stars in the blue sky above.

The front column is gold damask edged with red and gold braid. Near the collar, under a pointed arch, Mary holds the Child with Joseph beside them; lower down, a second arch frames the Star of Bethlehem shining over the night sky. The neckline and outer hem are bound in gold-coloured braid.

Liturgical use

Ivory belongs to the white class. This chasuble is made for the Christmas season: Christmas Day and its octave, the Feast of the Holy Family, Mary, Mother of God, and the Epiphany. Because it is white-class, it is equally correct on any other day that calls for white.

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 back orphrey is blue satin with pictorial embroidery in coloured and gold-coloured thread, and the front orphrey is gold damask satin.

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.

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 and write to support@theclergycouture.com if you need it by a set date.

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

At a glance

Liturgical use

Christmas, Feast of the Holy Family, Mary, Mother of God, Epiphany
Embroidery

Holy Family, Annunciation, Nativity, Shepherds, Three Kings, Star of Bethlehem, Gothic Arches
Liturgical colour

White and Ivory, with blue and gold orphreys
Worn by

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

Ivory satin with a blue satin back orphrey, gold damask front orphrey, and coloured and gold-coloured embroidery
Construction

Full gothic cut, orphreys edged in gold-coloured braid, braid-bound neckline and hem; None - drawn on over the head
Included in the set

Chasuble
Dispatch

Dispatched within 5–7 days

Care

Dry clean only. Tell the cleaner the orphreys carry dense pictorial embroidery, so they must not be pressed flat.

Hang on a broad padded hanger and never fold across the embroidered panels.
Ivory yellows and deep blue fades 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.

Product type

Chasuble

Style

Gothic cut with pictorial column orphreys on front and back

Liturgical colour

White and Ivory, with blue and gold orphreys

Liturgical season

Christmas,
Not season-specific (white class)

Embroidery

Holy Family,
Annunciation,
Nativity,
Shepherds,
Three Kings,
Star of Bethlehem,
Gothic Arches

Material

Ivory satin with a blue satin back orphrey, gold damask front orphrey, and coloured and gold-coloured embroidery

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, orphreys edged in gold-coloured braid, braid-bound neckline and hem

Closure

None - drawn on over the head

Included

Chasuble

Worn by

Priest,
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

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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