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Clergy Cassock

Clergy Cassocks

The cassock, an item of clerical clothing, is a long, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clerics of the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglican Church, and some clerics of the Reformed, and Lutheran churches. The cassock derives historically from the tunic that was formerly worn underneath the toga in classical antiquity.  The word cassock probably comes from the word "casaque" which means cloak; or cassaca, which means white. In older days, it was known in Latin as vestis talaris.

 

Although the cassock was formerly the universal everyday clothing of the clergy, many have abandoned it as in favour of a clerical suit of more conventional design. However, the cassock is now coming back as a popular every day clerical garment and one that is often employed in liturgical services and functions.

 

Our Clergy Cassocks are fully bespoke and as such, we use your measurements provided to construct a stunning garment.  These cassocks are very popular as they can be worn all year round without being too heavy and can be washed and cared for at home without specialist cleaning if required.

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Please see the PDF file download for the full list of required sizes to make your garment.

Clergy Cassocks

We also offer 3 styles of fastening for your cassock:  Fully working 33 x silk buttons, Fly front with mock fastening silk buttons with working buttons hidden underneath the fly front or mock fastening silk buttons with a full length zipper fastening beneath.  All 3 styles maintain the traditional exterior appearance of the garment.

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To complete the look we also offer a Pellegrina shoulder cape, which is detachable from the cassock collar or a Mozzetta which is used with Choir dress.

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We also offer 33 buttons on the cassock to represent our Lord Christ's earthly years. You can also opt for 5 other buttons on each cassock cuff and these are for the 5 wounds He suffered on the cross. When the priest's hands are held together, these 5 buttons from each hands represent the Ten Commandments.

Cassock fastening style options
When you place your cassock order online, we will confirm the order with you and discuss the fastening style that you wish to choose.  There are 3 main styles that we offer and you may select one of these as shown below:

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Fully working 33 x silk buttons with button holes

North East Church Supplies Clergy Cassocks
North East Church Supplies Clergy Cassocks

33 x mock fastening silk buttons upon a fly front.  Standard button fastening under the fly front (With or without button holes)

North East Church Supplies Clergy Cassocks

33 x mock fastening silk buttons upon a fly front.  Zipper fastening under the fly front (With or without button holes)

Cassock Measuring form
Open the Cassock Measuring Sheet here (PDF File) - applicable to all clergy cassocks.

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Please note that larger sizes may incur an additional 25% charge to cover the extra cost of fabric and labour charges

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CC0-1BLK - Black Clergy House Cassock

 

A black, Roman style clergy House Cassock with cuffs, black piping trim and 33 x black silk buttons to the front.

We offer two fabric styles; an all year round poly mix fabric and also a gaberdine wool mix fabric.  Our Cassocks come upper lining and with pockets and pocket openings to each outer side.  

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Offered with our without Pellegrina shoulder cape.

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Manufacture lead-time approx 4-6 weeks from receipt of order and correct sizes. 

 

Please note that as this garment is made to order, you are unable to return the item to us due to sizing errors.

CC-02BLKRD - Black Clergy House Cassock

 

A black with red trim, Roman style clergy House Cassock with cuffs, red piping trim and 33 x red silk buttons to the front. 

We offer two fabric styles; an all year round poly mix fabric and also a gaberdine wool mix fabric.  Our Cassocks come upper lining and with pockets and pocket openings to each outer side.  

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Offered with our without Pellegrina shoulder cape.

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Manufacture lead-time approx 4-6 weeks from receipt of order and correct sizes. 

 

Please note that as this garment is made to order, you are unable to return the item to us due to sizing errors.

CC-03BLKPR - Black Clergy House Cassock

 

A black with purple trim, Roman style clergy House Cassock with cuffs, purple piping trim and 33 x purple silk buttons to the front. 

We offer two fabric styles; an all year round poly mix fabric and also a gaberdine wool mix fabric.  Our Cassocks come upper lining and with pockets and pocket openings to each outer side.  

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Offered with our without Pellegrina shoulder cape.

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Manufacture lead-time approx 4-6 weeks from receipt of order and correct sizes. 

 

Please note that as this garment is made to order, you are unable to return the item to us due to sizing errors.

Clergy Choir Cassocks:
Choir dress is ued when participating more formally in solemn liturgical rites.  See the range we can offer as below.

CC-04PUR - Purple Clergy Choir Cassock

 

A purple, Roman style clergy Choir Cassock with cuffs, purple piping trim and 33 x purple silk buttons to the front.  We offer two fabric styles; an all year round poly mix fabric and also a gaberdine wool mix fabric.  Our Cassocks come upper lining and with pockets and pocket openings to each outer side.

 

Ideal for Anglican episcopate and Masters of Ceremonies.

Manufacture lead-time approx. 4-6 weeks from receipt of order and correct sizes. 

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Shoulder Cape (Pellegrina) option available with this cassock.

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Please note that as this garment is made to order, you are unable to return the item to us due to sizing errors.

CC-05PUR - Purple Clergy Choir Cassock

 

A purple, Roman style clergy Choir Cassock with red cuffs, red piping trim and 33 x red silk buttons to the front.  Suitable for Catholic Bishops and Monsignors.


We offer two fabric styles; an all year round poly mix fabric and also a gaberdine wool mix fabric.  Our Cassocks come upper lining and with pockets and pocket openings to each outer side.  

Manufacture lead-time approx. 4-6 weeks from receipt of order and correct sizes. 

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No shoulder cape is usually required, although we can make with the cassock

(Also see Mozzetta options below for addition)

 

Please note that as this garment is made to order, you are unable to return the item to us due to sizing errors.

CC-06RED - Red Clergy Choir Cassock

 

A red, Roman style clergy Choir Cassock with cuffs, red piping trim and 33 x red silk buttons to the front.  Often used by Cardinals and Anglican Deans.


We offer two fabric styles; an all year round poly mix fabric and also a gaberdine wool mix fabric.  Our Cassocks come upper lining and with pockets and pocket openings to each outer side.  

Manufacture lead-time approx. 4-6 weeks from receipt of order and correct sizes. 

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No shoulder cape is usually required, although we can make with the cassock

(Also see Mozzetta options below for addition)

 

Please note that as this garment is made to order, you are unable to return the item to us due to sizing errors.

Mozzetta:
The mozzetta is a short elbow-length cape that covers the shoulders and is buttoned over the breast. It is worn over the rochet or cotta as part of choir dress by some of the clergy, among them the pope, cardinals, bishops, abbots, canons and religious superiors.  We offer 2 distictive styles; an open collar or the more traditional closed collar style.  See the range we can offer as below.

MOZ-01BLK - Black Clergy Mozzetta

 

A black Mozzetta Cape with black trim and silk buttons to front.  Includes black lining.

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We offer two fabric styles; an all year round poly mix fabric and also a gaberdine wool mix fabric.  Available in open collar or traditional closed collar styles.

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To order with our standard Black Cassock CC01BLK

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Manufacture lead-time approx 4-6 weeks from receipt of order and correct sizes. 

 

Please note that as this garment is made to order, you are unable to return the item to us due to sizing errors.

MOZ-02BLKRD - Black Clergy Mozzetta

 

A black Mozzetta Cape with red trim and red silk buttons to front.  Includes red lining.


We offer two fabric styles; an all year round poly mix fabric and also a gaberdine wool mix fabric.  Available in open collar or traditional closed collar styles.

To order with our standard Black Cassock CC-01BLK or CC-02BLKRD

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Manufacture lead-time approx 4-6 weeks from receipt of order and correct sizes. 

 

Please note that as this garment is made to order, you are unable to return the item to us due to sizing errors.

MOZ-03BLKPR - Black Clergy Mozzetta

 

A black Mozzetta Cape with purple trim and purple silk buttons to front.  Includes purple lining.


We offer two fabric styles; an all year round poly mix fabric and also a gaberdine wool mix fabric.  Available in open collar or traditional closed collar styles.

To order with our standard Black Cassock CC-01BLK or CC-03BLKPR

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Manufacture lead-time approx 4-6 weeks from receipt of order and correct sizes. 

 

Please note that as this garment is made to order, you are unable to return the item to us due to sizing errors.

MOZ-04PUR - Purple Clergy Mozzetta

 

A purple Mozzetta Cape with purple trim and purple silk buttons to front.  Includes purple lining.


We offer two fabric styles; an all year round poly mix fabric and also a gaberdine wool mix fabric.  Available in open collar or traditional closed collar styles.

To order with our standard Purple Cassock CC-04PUR

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Manufacture lead-time approx 4-6 weeks from receipt of order and correct sizes. 

 

Please note that as this garment is made to order, you are unable to return the item to us due to sizing errors.

MOZ-05PUR - Purple Clergy Mozzetta

 

A purple Mozzetta Cape with red trim and red silk buttons to front.  Includes red lining.  Suitable for Catholic Bishops and Mosignors.


We offer two fabric styles; an all year round poly mix fabric and also a gaberdine wool mix fabric.  Available in open collar or traditional closed collar styles.

To order with our standard Purple Cassock CC-05PUR

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Manufacture lead-time approx 4-6 weeks from receipt of order and correct sizes. 

 

Please note that as this garment is made to order, you are unable to return the item to us due to sizing errors.

MOZ-06RED - Red Clergy Mozzetta

 

A red Mozzetta Cape with red trim and red silk buttons to front.  Includes red lining. 


We offer two fabric styles; an all year round poly mix fabric and also a gaberdine wool mix fabric.  Available in open collar or traditional closed collar styles.

To order with our standard Red Cassock CC-06RED

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Manufacture lead-time approx 4-6 weeks from receipt of order and correct sizes. 

 

Please note that as this garment is made to order, you are unable to return the item to us due to sizing errors.

Cassock Buttons:
We offer a range of replacement silk, handmade cassock buttons as shown below in three colours.  These can be used to replace your existing buttons for the silk option or upgrade your cassock according to rank.  Available in packs of 10, 20 or 33 for your convenience, these buttons can easily be sewn in place.

CBUTT-BLK- Black Silk Buttons

 

Handmade black silk buttons suitable for our cassocks and Mozzettas


Available in packs of 10, 20 or 33 and easy to sew in place.

CBUTT-RED - Red Silk Buttons

 

Handmade red silk buttons suitable for our cassocks and Mozzettas


Available in packs of 10, 20 or 33 and easy to sew in place.

CBUTT-PUR - Purple Silk Buttons

 

Handmade purple silk buttons suitable for our cassocks and Mozzettas


Available in packs of 10, 20 or 33 and easy to sew in place.

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