Stoles, 1975, 1983, undated, bulk: 1926–1968
Scope and Contents
Textiles for use by clerics and altar servers during Mass, as well as textiles for the adornment of the church and the celebration of the Mass.
Dates
- Creation: 1975, 1983, undated
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1926–1968
Creator
- From the Collection: Leonard, William J. (1908-2000) (Compiler, Person)
Language of Materials
This collection is mostly in English, with some materials in French, German, Italian, Latin, Lithuanian, Polish, Slovenian, and Spanish.
Access Note
Collection is open for research.
Definition and use
A stole is a strip of cloth worn around the neck by priests and bishops and as a cross-body sash by deacons. A stole is typically made from silk or half-silk fabric with a cross embroidered on both ends and the middle. Rules for positioning the stole were relaxed post-Vatican II, with priests no longer crossing it across their chests.
Sources:
Braun, Joseph. "Stole." In The Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company, 1912. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14301a.htm.
“Stole (vestment),” Wikipedia, March 11, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stole_(vestment).
Full Extent
7.5 Linear Feet (3 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the John J. Burns Library Repository
John J. Burns Library
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill MA 02467 USA
617-552-4861
burns@bc.libanswers.com