Purple Priest Stole with Small Ornamental IHS

Purple Priest Stole with Small Ornamental IHS. Compact gold-colored IHS monograms sit low on the two plain purple ends. Fine curls surround the lettering and a small cross rises above each emblem. The rest of the front stays clear, so the design reads as two isolated symbols rather than a continuous decorative band. A small nape cross completes the straight-ended stole.

Embroidery and fabric

Fabric specified for this model: Smooth fabric, 100% polyester. Supplied in a presentation box with transparent window.

Liturgical use and selection

A priest wears the stole around the neck with both ends hanging at the front; at Mass it is worn over the alb and beneath the chasuble. Choose the color according to the celebration and applicable liturgical norms.

Purple is used during Advent and Lent. Choose this color according to the celebration and local liturgical norms, coordinating the stole with the chasuble or cope when those vestments are worn.

Compare the motif placement and the shape of the ends with the vestments already used in your church. Check the measurements listed below against a well-fitting stole; a model’s height or a close-up photograph is not a reliable size guide.

Care and storage

After use, hang the stole or lay it flat, avoiding firm folds through embroidered areas. Keep it dry and protect the decoration from pressure and snagging. Follow the care label supplied with the garment for cleaning and ironing; fiber content alone does not establish a safe washing method.

Frequently asked questions

What is included?

One priest stole. The alb and other garments used in the photographs are for presentation. Supplied in a presentation box with transparent window.

How should I check the size?

Use the measurements in the final table. Where the length of one end is given, it is not the total length of the stole.

Specifications