It frequently is worn with the seals of the wearer s seminary, diocese or province, or religious order. The hood shows that the wearer has earned a theology degree. The color of the lining tells the seminary from which the degree was earned, and the shape and size of the hood show the type of degree. The velvet trim of the hood is scarlet, representing theology. Stole The same vestment as above, but with an alb it is worn over the left shoulder by deacons and over both shoulders by priests and bishops.
Priests usually cross the stole over their chest and bishops leave it hanging straight.
The ends are usually tucked in the cincture to secure them. The outer vestment put on over the others, originally a poncho-like garment, now the primary sign of priestly ordination. It is worn only for the celebration of the Eucharist, and it represents the yoke of Christ. Dalmatic A sleeved vestment in the color of the day, the dalmatic is worn only by deacons or by priests filling a deacon s role. It is now the primary sign of the Diaconate.