Star of Bethlehem Chasuble, Navy Night Sky

Front of an ivory chasuble with a navy column orphrey: a gold eight-pointed star, constellations, a silver trail of light and the Bethlehem skyline with the stable at the hem

Star of Bethlehem Chasuble in Ivory with Navy Starry Night Orphrey

$420.00 USD

An ivory gothic chasuble with navy night-sky orphreys: a great gold star, constellations, a silver trail of light and the skyline of Bethlehem with the stable at the hem. Lined in navy.

For Christmas 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

An ivory gothic chasuble with navy night-sky orphreys: a great gold star, constellations, a silver trail of light and the skyline of Bethlehem with the stable at the hem. Lined in navy.

For Christmas 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 star which they had seen in the east went before them, till it came to rest over the place where the child was' (Matthew 2:9).

The trail of light runs from the star to the stable, so the eye follows the same road as the Magi, from heaven to Bethlehem.

Why clergy choose it

Dispatch

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

White and Ivory, with a navy orphrey — worn for christmas midnight mass, christmas day, epiphany
Cloth and finish

Ivory satin with navy satin orphreys, navy satin lining and gold-coloured and silver-coloured embroidery. Full gothic cut, orphreys edged in gold-coloured braid, corded hem, 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

An ivory gothic chasuble for Christmas and the Epiphany, with navy orphreys embroidered as a night sky. A great eight-pointed star shines over a sky of constellations and a silver trail of light, which falls to the skyline of Bethlehem and the stable at the hem. The chasuble is lined in navy.

The embroidery

On the back, the Y-shaped orphrey carries a large gold-coloured star at the centre of the yoke, its long rays spreading across the shoulders. Gold and silver stars and small constellations fill the navy ground, and a ribbon of silver light winds down the column to the dark outline of Bethlehem's domes and towers, with the lit stable at the foot.

The front column has a smaller star near the collar, the same winding trail of light and scattered constellations, and the Bethlehem skyline and stable at the hem. The orphreys are edged in gold-coloured braid, and the outer hem is finished with a silver-toned cord.

Liturgical use

Ivory belongs to the white class. This chasuble is made for Christmas, especially Midnight Mass, and for the Epiphany, when the star leads the Magi to the Child. It suits the whole Christmas season and, being white-class, 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, the orphreys are navy satin worked with gold-coloured, silver-coloured and black thread, and the chasuble is lined in navy 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.

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

At a glance

Liturgical use

Christmas Midnight Mass, Christmas Day, Epiphany
Embroidery

Star of Bethlehem, Night Sky, Constellations, Bethlehem Skyline, Stable
Liturgical colour

White and Ivory, with a navy orphrey
Worn by

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

Ivory satin with navy satin orphreys, navy satin lining and gold-coloured and silver-coloured embroidery
Construction

Full gothic cut, orphreys edged in gold-coloured braid, corded hem, 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 orphreys carry dense metallic embroidery, so they must not be pressed flat.

Hang on a broad padded hanger and never fold across the embroidered orphrey.
Ivory yellows and navy 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 a Y-shaped orphrey on the back and a column orphrey on the front

Liturgical colour

White and Ivory, with a navy orphrey

Liturgical season

Christmas,
Epiphany,
Not season-specific (white class)

Embroidery

Star of Bethlehem,
Night Sky,
Constellations,
Bethlehem Skyline,
Stable

Material

Ivory satin with navy satin orphreys, navy satin lining and gold-coloured and silver-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, corded hem, fully lined

Closure

None - drawn on over the head

Included

Chasuble

Worn by

Priest,
Pastor,
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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