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Vestment table.
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The vestments are to be placed on the vestment table in the order indicated.
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The chasuble is put on the vestment table first and the alb is put on top of the
other four vestments.
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The color of the chasuble, cuffs, belt, and stole should match the color of the altar
frontal and veils.
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After the service, return the vestments to the sacristy closet, checking them for
tears, stains, or wrinkles.
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It is the chaplain assistant's responsibility to see that there are always enough
clean vestments on hand.
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The Orthodox chaplain wears vestments over the uniform or civilian clothes.
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The first item worn is an alb which is similar to a Catholic alb except for the tight
sleeves with strings.
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A stole is worn over the alb and is worn during all celebrations. The stole has an
opening for the head and is joined along the entire length of the front.
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A belt goes around the chaplain's waist over the alb.
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The cuffs are worn over the wrists (sleeves) of the alb.
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The chasuble is a long, flowing garment, with no sleeves. It covers all of the
garments worn.
Censer. Place the censer with stand next to the right (congregation's right) front of the
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altar (Figure 2-2).
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proper appearance and neatness. Ensure the items on the altar are centered and evenly
balanced.
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