White Clergy Stole Evangelist Collection Style #207  

The Evangelist Church Vestment Collection of Designs creates a unique pastor or priest stole. The meaning behind each symbol: 

Matthew is associated with the winged man, or the angel, because his Gospel focuses on the humanity of Christ. Matthew’s Gospel includes a narrative regarding the genealogy of Jesus.

The lion is related to St. Mark because his Gospel emphasizes the majesty of Christ and his royal dignity, just as the lion has traditionally been regarded as the king of beasts. Mark’s Gospel begins with the prophetic voice of John the Baptist, crying out in the wilderness like a lion’s roar.

Luke gets the ox, because his Gospel focuses on the sacrificial character of Christ’s death, and the ox has always been a sacrificial animal par excellence, both for Judaism and Roman paganism.

John, finally, is associated with the eagle for two reasons: first, because his Gospel describes the Incarnation of the divine Logos, and the eagle is a symbol of that which comes from above. The second, because like the eagle, John, in his Revelation, saw beyond what is immediately present.

Now you can bring this historic tradition to your church or congregation. 

Note: This is a vintage embroidery design collection from the personal collection of Carrie Roberts. 

Design Details:

• The Winged Man (St. Matthew), The Lion of St. Mark, The Bull of St. Luke, The Eagle of St. John
  
• 53" long
• with or without tassels
• Additional brocade fabrics available as a custom order

Fabric Options:

• Premium European Brocade Fabric
  
• Fairford Brocade
• Luther Rose Brocade 
  
• Additional Brocade options as a custom order 

Colors:

• White
  

Please contact us for:

• Custom sizing options and pricing
  
• Additional Design options
• Additional Fabric options

Tassel color may vary based on availability.

Coordinating Advent chasubles are available here. 

Note: Please allow 3 to 8 weeks for order lead time as each stole is handmade one at a time. Please contact us by email if you have questions about the order lead time or for any custom requests. If the stole is needed sooner, please email us to ensure that the stole can be completed and shipped in time. Express shipping options are also available.

Customers who purchased stoles also purchased Stole Hangers.

Size: Adult unisex 53" length Stole.