Why do bishops wear purple? As a symbol of authority, sobriety, and boldness in the gospel. Please note: this article offers a theological rationale for the practice rather than a historical explanation. As a historical matter, Anglican bishops have more commonly worn scarlet, black, and white; episcopal purple was a relatively recent development. Purple and…
Anglican Vestments: A Rookie Anglican Guide
Anglican Vestments Can Be Confusing When I first visited an Anglican church, I knew almost nothing about Anglican vestments. My only experience of robes was graduations—and that one time, my dad wore a hilarious robe with colorful puffies glued onto it by a friend as a joke. You walk into an Anglican church and you…
