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Significant PeopleOver the years, the custom has grown up in some churches where different colours are used to celebrate each season of the church year. This may include the colour of the priest's robes, the cloths used during communion or the candles.
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Colours of the Church Year
What colours are used throughout the church year and what do they symbolise?
Red robes
Red robes are worn during Holy Week and Whitsun (Pentecost) and also on martyr's and saints' days. The altar cloths will also be red.
White robes
White robes are worn for the major Christian festivals - Easter, Christmas and Ascension Day. They are also worn on some saints' days.
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Dress a Vicar
When are the colours of the Church year used?
Dress a Vicar
When are the colours of the Church year used?
Drag and drop the robes on to the vicar to learn more about when and why the different robes are worn. Note: At the moment, this game only works on computers, not tablets or phones.
Christian Festivals
What are the big events that happen during the year?
Christian Festivals
What are the big events that happen during the year?
Our calendar year is divided into four seasons – Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Each season has its special characteristics, colours and associations. For example Autumn is often associated with harvest, and the orange and yellow leaves that blow around in the blustery wind. It […]