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How to Read Images of Saints on a Chasuble: Attributes, Scenes and Patronal Meaning
Institutions, organisations and associations

How to Read Images of Saints on a Chasuble: Attributes, Scenes and Patronal Meaning

In early Christianity, liturgical vestments were usually simple in form, while more elaborate iconography developed gradually during the Middle Ages. The image of a patron saint embroidered on fabric serves a purpose beyond aesthetics. It directly communicates the character of a feast, memorial, or