A dalmatic is an embroidered vestment worn by deacons in the Roman Church and the High Church section of the Anglican Church during the celebration of High Mass and at processions.
The dalmatic is so called because it was an imitation of Dalmatian costume. It is worn also by bishops under the chasuble. It is a long robe with, large full sleeves with black or red longitudinal stripes and partially unclosed sides. A similar robe was worn by kings and emperors at high solemnities, and continues still to be worn by the sovereigns of England at times. Research Dalmatic
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