Dalmatics

For the Deacon

Angled Deacon Stoles

White cotton damask deacon stole with multicolored silk orphreys

Green silk dupioni with repurposed tapestry orphreys and gold silk appliqued cross

Blue dupioni silk with silk orphreys evoking flames.

Gold matka silk adorned with white and gold silk - perfect for any festive occasion

Red wool Perfectly Proportioned stole with tapestry orphreys repurposed from an aging broad stole.

Festive silk dalmatic trimmed with all of the colors of seasons

Purple cotton damask with dark red damask orphreys trimmed with silver galloon & fringe

Dark blue cotton damask with medium blue orphreys mirrors the night sky of Advent

Cotton batik in shades of green and gold with gold silk crosses

Exodus39's own design of the Easter Every Sunday stole - appropriate for all year because every Sunday is a celebration of Easter!

Since the early days of the church, deacons have held an important role - serving. To this end, their vestments are designed for serving. The vestments most used by a deacon are the dalmatic and the stole.

The dalmatic is a broad-sleeved garment worn over the alb, either in the color of the day or in a neutral cream/white color. This vestment is also part of a solemn set where the deacon's vestments match the priest's. Many wear this vestment only occasionally, others much of the time.

During the 1960's or so someone created a new design. Because of an increasing number of people being called to the ministry of Permanent Deacon, This new style didn't necessitate the trying of the stole (very hard and damaging to the fabric). Thus was created the Angled Deacon Stole. Crossing from the left shoulder to the right hip, it is either sewed together by a chain or cord or held together with a large pin.

Some years later, there was another design change - the St Stephen stole. It is one long strip that commects at the left shoulder and hangs down front and back.

Traditionally, the stole was the same as that of a priest but worn differently. In the beginning it served as a towel, over the left shoulder. To keep is out of the way, it was crossed across the chest (left to right) and tied at the right hip.