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Ecclesiastical vestments, with stole (centre)
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Ecclesiastical vestments, with stole (centre)

An ecclesiastical vestment worn by priests, deacons and bishops. This was a long narrow strip which was worn around the neck by priests but crossed over the body from one shoulder and tied at the hip by deacons.