The Pectoral Cross - How And When To Wear It! June 01 2016 13 Comments
Today, many ministry leaders are dressing quite casual in the church during worship services. However, this post will address, in short, proper protocol when wearing the pectoral cross with clergy and casual attire.
The pectoral cross is usually large in size, overlaid in gold or silver and hangs from a black or specific color cord or metal chain (depending upon the minister's office/rank). The design of each cross is the minister's preference. The cross is worn for ceremonial services such as high worship, weddings, ordination, installation, funerals, consecration services.
Whenever clergy ROBES are worn, if the cross is worn, it should be visible to the public. If worn with CIVIC ATTIRE, the cross is NEVER visible and is always placed in the pocket of the clergy shirt. Placing the cross in the left pocket of the clergy shirt keeps it close to the heart, and aids as a constant reminder to the minister, of Jesus' death, burial and resurrection, and all that it means, when he/she is rendering ministry service.
Because the cross is a part of the minister's holy vestments and articles, the minister should REFRAIN from wearing it with casual attire (non clergy clothing) so that it is not viewed as fashion jewelry, an item non-clergy might be tempted to wear, diminishing its significance to clergy.
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- Civic Attire
- Cassock & Pulpit Gowns
- Tab and Full Band Collars
- Surplice, Cincture and Tippet
- Ceremonial Cassock Robes
- Pectoral Cross, Cord
- Vesting From Head To Toe; and more
As always, know BEFORE you go!
Comments
Bishop Henry on October 13 2019 at 01:55AM
This information is not factual and definitely not historically correct. Lutherans and others wear their crosses exposed. The Roman Catholics started the cross in the pocket for a cleaner appearance with a button up suit.
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Charles on September 20 2018 at 12:52PM
Which book explains the meaning of the different color cord ?
Nelson McAllister on September 19 2018 at 09:49AM
With so much emphasis put on the wearing of the cross by clergy, are we in violation of Exodus 20:4?
Stacie on August 17 2018 at 11:35AM
Thank you
Cory A Tyler on May 15 2018 at 05:16AM
What’s sad is, Not one thing you have explained is listed or practiced by Jesus or The Apostles in THE SCRIPTURES. Only The Almighty God can make a thing HOLY. Wearing a cross in the pocket is simply a man made custom that has nothing to do with the HOLINESS of The Almighty God. #Traditions of MEN!
Davidson Okon on March 13 2018 at 07:10AM
This was helpful. Thank you Dr.
Tabatha Parker on May 18 2017 at 08:52PM
What is the meaning of the different color cords and can I get your book in benders or any other book store in buffalo
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elder polk on September 12 2016 at 02:23PM
What are the different meanings of the cords. . White,black, red,blk/gold etc.
Jeremy on September 04 2016 at 08:49AM
Can you explain the difference in the colors and the cords?
Minister nichole Bruce on September 03 2016 at 08:18PM
Amen thank you.
Clarence brigman on June 05 2016 at 09:32AM
Very helpful information thank you.