What Is an Embroidered Liturgical Chasuble?
An embroidered liturgical chasuble is the outermost vestment worn by a priest at Mass. It is placed over the alb and the stole, and its color follows the liturgical season. Its English name comes from the Latin casula (a small hooded cloak); in the Roman tradition the garment developed from the paenula, an everyday outer cloak of antiquity. The chasuble is understood as a symbol of the yoke of Christ and of the charity that should mark the priest who celebrates the Eucharist (definition after Wikipedia, "Chasuble").
How Much Do Embroidered Chasubles Cost?
Our embroidered chasubles currently range from $104 to $1125 across all 378 models in this category. The lowest-priced options are simple designs such as Chasuble with the Jerusalem crosses - violet — $104; the most ornate pieces, such as Embroidered chasuble Jesus on the cross - red (190) — $1,125, sit at the top of the range. Prices on this page are shown in US dollars, and every product has its own listing with the exact price.
Style is the main driver of price. Roman-cut models here range from $561 to $1000 (8 models), Gothic models from $153 to $424 (96 models), and semi-Gothic models from $161 to $375 (34 models). Embroidery density, fabric, and the number of matching pieces in a set also move the price within each style.
What Types of Embroidered Liturgical Chasubles Are Available?
Roman (conical) chasubles — the more fitted cut, narrower across the shoulders and often associated with the traditional Roman rite. 8 models in this category, from $561.
Gothic chasubles — the wider, fuller cut that drapes over the shoulders. 96 models, from $153.
Semi-Gothic chasubles — a middle shape between the fitted Roman and the full Gothic. 34 models, from $161.
Across all three styles, decorative motifs named in our listings include the IHS christogram (31 models), the Jerusalem cross (8 models), and other cross or crucifix designs (51 models). 27 models use a computer-embroidered belt. Textile options named in our listings include silk, brocade, jacquard, damask, and wool blends (22 models).
How Do I Choose the Right Embroidered Chasuble?
- Start with the liturgical colors. A priest needs chasubles in white, red, green, and violet at minimum; black and rose are optional additions. 274 models in this category are listed in a named liturgical color.
- Decide on the cut first. Roman/conical is the narrowest, Gothic the widest, semi-Gothic in between — choose the silhouette before comparing embroidery.
- Match the stole. Many of our chasubles have a matching embroidered stole for a coordinated set.
- Consider the fabric. Our listings name silk, brocade, jacquard, damask, and wool blends — the fabric affects both drape and how the piece is cleaned.
- Check availability. All 378 models in this category are currently in stock.
What Liturgical Colors Are Available?
Embroidered chasubles are made in all the liturgical colors:
White (or gold) — Easter, Christmas, feasts of the Lord, feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary, angels, and saints who were not martyrs.
Red — Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Pentecost, celebrations of the Lord's Passion, feasts of the apostles and evangelists, and martyrs.
Green — Ordinary Time, the longest liturgical season.
Violet (purple) — Advent and Lent, the sacrament of Reconciliation, and funerals.
Black — optional, All Souls' Day and funerals.
Rose — optional, Gaudete Sunday (Third Sunday of Advent) and Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent).
How Do You Care for an Embroidered Chasuble?
Store chasubles on wide hangers to keep their shape, and avoid sharp folds — roll rather than crease if you must store them flat. Most embroidered chasubles are dry clean only; always check the care label. When traveling, use a garment bag so the embroidery does not snag or gather dust.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chasubles
Q: How many chasubles does a priest need?
A: At minimum a priest needs the four main liturgical colors — white, red, green, and violet. Many also add black (funerals and All Souls) and rose (Gaudete and Laetare Sundays).
Q: Can deacons wear chasubles?
A: No. Deacons wear a dalmatic, not a chasuble; the chasuble is the vestment of the priest celebrant at Mass.
Q: What is the difference between a Roman and a Gothic chasuble?
A: A Roman (conical) chasuble is more fitted and narrower; a Gothic chasuble is wider and drapes more fully over the shoulders. The semi-Gothic cut is the middle ground between the two.
Q: Where are your chasubles made?
A: Our chasubles are made in Poland. Each product page names the fabric and motif of the individual model.
Browse Our Chasuble Collection
Explore our full selection of embroidered liturgical chasubles in Roman, Gothic, and semi-Gothic styles, in all liturgical colors and with matching stoles. We also offer dalmatics for deacons and copes for processions. Chasubles are worn over the alb and stole.
To dress the ambo in the same liturgical color as the chasuble, see our embroidered lectern and pulpit covers.
