The garments of salvation: Orthodox Christian liturgical vesture

Is Beauty Within The Church Optional Or Essential? What Is The Origin Of Orthodox Christian Liturgical Vestments And What Is Their Significance? What Meaning Is Contained In The Textiles, Colors And Designs Used In Orthodox Christian Liturgical Practice? Answering These And Many Other Questions, Master Vestment Maker, Khouria Krista West, Invites Us To Explore The Fascinating And Colorful World Of Orthodox Christian Vesture And Church Adornment. The First Comprehensive Book On This Topic In The English Language, The Garments Of Salvation Is An Engaging And Compelling Presentation Of The Nearly 2000-year Tradition Of Liturgical Garments Within The Eastern Orthodox Church.-- Longing For Paradise -- Of Tunics, Togas, And Tradition -- The Garments Of Salvation -- The Paraments Of Paradise -- A Meadow In Full Bloom -- Woven Unto Life -- Afterword -- Appendix A. Care And Laundering Of Orthodox Liturgical Vestments And Paraments -- Appendix B. Liturgical Color Rubrics -- Appendix C. Vesting Prayers -- Appendix D. Glossary -- Appendix E. Sketches Of Fully Vested Clergy. Krista M. West. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 277-286) And Index.