The Sacred Vestments: An English Rendering of the Third Book of the 'Rationale Divinorum Officiorum

by Durandus

A translation of a medieval treatise on the meaning and symbolism of the vestments worn by Catholic clergy during liturgical services. The author, a bishop in southern France during the 13th century, draws on scriptural and theological sources to elucidate the significance of each garment and the rituals associated with its use.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1019406321
• ISBN13: 9781019406328
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"