Ivory Fiddleback Chasuble, Christ the King

Front of an ivory damask fiddleback chasuble with a gold column orphrey: a crown, acanthus scrolls and a fleur-de-lys, showing the crimson lining at the sides

Ivory Fiddleback Chasuble with Christ the King Crown and Chi Rho Embroidery

$455.00 USD

A Roman fiddleback chasuble in ivory damask satin, with a gold cross orphrey on the back: a crimson and gold royal crown, a radiant Chi Rho and the orb of the world. Lined in crimson.

For Christ the King, the feasts of the Lord 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.

What this piece is

A Roman fiddleback chasuble in ivory damask satin, with a gold cross orphrey on the back: a crimson and gold royal crown, a radiant Chi Rho and the orb of the world. Lined in crimson.

For Christ the King, the feasts of the Lord 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 crown proclaims Christ as King of the Universe, and the Chi Rho, the first two Greek letters of 'Christ', names him.

The orb surmounted by a cross is the world under his reign, and the fleur-de-lys at the foot is an old royal device and a sign of purity.

Why clergy choose it

Dispatch

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

White and Ivory, with gold — worn for christ the king, traditional latin mass, feasts of the lord
Cloth and finish

Ivory damask satin, crimson velvet crown appliqué, crimson lining and gold-coloured embroidery. Two stiffened panels joined at the shoulders, open sides, galloon-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 ivory damask satin for the Traditional Latin Mass and the feasts of the Lord. The back carries a cross-shaped orphrey worked in gold-coloured thread, with a crimson and gold royal crown at the crossing, a radiant Chi Rho, and the orb of the world beneath. The chasuble is lined in crimson.

The embroidery

On the back, the arms and the upright of the cross are outlined in woven gold-coloured galloon. At the crossing sits a royal crown in crimson velvet and gold, set with coloured stones, with gold acanthus scrolls filling the arms on either side. Below the crown is the Chi Rho inside a burst of gold rays, then the orb surmounted by a cross, and the upright ends in a long acanthus scroll above a fleur-de-lys.

The front column carries a gold crown at the top, a climbing acanthus scroll picked out in crimson, and a fleur-de-lys at the hem, with a gold-bordered V-neck. All edges are bound in gold-coloured braid.

Liturgical use

Ivory belongs to the white class. This chasuble is made first for the Solemnity of Christ the King, kept on the last Sunday of the liturgical year in the modern calendar and on the last Sunday of October in the 1962 calendar. It is equally correct at Christmas and Easter, on feasts of the Lord, and on any day that calls for white or gold, in either form of the Roman Rite.

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 violin outline that gives the fiddleback its name. The body is ivory satin with a woven damask pattern, the crown is crimson velvet, the embroidery is gold-coloured thread, and the panels are lined in crimson.

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.

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.

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

At a glance

Liturgical use

Christ the King, Traditional Latin Mass, Feasts of the Lord, Ordination gift
Embroidery

Royal Crown, Chi Rho, Orb and Cross, Acanthus Scrolls, Fleur-de-lys, Cross Orphrey
Liturgical colour

White and Ivory, with gold
Worn by

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

Ivory damask satin, crimson velvet crown appliqué, crimson lining and gold-coloured embroidery
Construction

Two stiffened panels joined at the shoulders, open sides, galloon-edged orphreys, fully lined; 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 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.
Ivory yellows in strong light. Keep it covered and away from daylight.
Release creases with light steam held away from the cloth rather than an iron.

Product type

Chasuble

Style

Roman (fiddleback) cut with a cross orphrey on the back and a column orphrey on the front

Liturgical colour

White and Ivory, with gold

Liturgical season

Not season-specific (white class),
Christ the King,
Christmas,
Easter

Embroidery

Royal Crown,
Chi Rho,
Orb and Cross,
Acanthus Scrolls,
Fleur-de-lys,
Cross Orphrey

Material

Ivory damask satin, crimson velvet crown appliqué, crimson lining and gold-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, galloon-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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