The long buttoned robe of Catholic clergy: black for priests, purple for bishops, red for cardinals, white for the pope.
Preoții catolici poartă sutana sau, mai des astăzi, costum închis la culoare cu guler alb (clergyman). Călugării poartă haina ordinului lor (de exemplu, franciscanii — haina maro cu cordon alb).
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- EpitrachelionThe long band worn by the priest around the neck and hanging down in front; the sign of priestly grace.
- KamilavkaThe black cylindrical hat of Orthodox clergy; monks wear it with a black veil.
- MitreThe headdress of a bishop (and, as an honour, of some priests), worn at solemn services.
- OmophorionThe broad band with crosses worn by a bishop over the shoulders, symbol of his pastoral care.
- OrarionThe long band worn by the deacon over the left shoulder, raised to signal the petitions.
- PhelonionThe wide, sleeveless outer vestment worn by the priest at the Liturgy.