Maniple (vestment)

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A maniple is a liturgical vestment formerly common in the Roman Catholic Church and occasionally used in some Anglican churches. Its use, in the Roman Catholic Church, was discontinued after the Second Vatican Council. It is still seen occasionally in those who practice the Tridentine Rite and in some Anglo-Catholic circles.

A maniple is an embroidered band of silk, about 110 cm long, 8 cm wide and with ends about 12 cm wide. In the same liturgical colours as the other vestments, it is worn upon the left arm of the priest. It is only used during the Mass itself, and not during the administration of other sacraments, Benediction, the sermon or Gospel reading (in a Low Mass). Originally it was only a piece of linen with which the people used to wipe their face and hands—in a word, a handkerchief. It does not seem to have been used in the Roman liturgy before the sixth century. Symbolically the maniple refers to the rope whereby Jesus Christ was led, and the chains which bound His sacred hands. It also became known as an emblem of the tears of penance, the fatigue of the priestly office and its joyful reward in heaven. In the Anglican church the maniple is also a symbol of servanthood.

The maniple is conferred at the ordination of a subdeacon, and is also worn by deacons, priests, and bishops. It is the common garment of the major orders.Template:Christianity-stub

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