Liturgical Attire of the Deacon

At the Eucharist, the deacon customarily wears dalmatic and stole, alb and stole, or cassock, surplice and stole, depending on the custom of the parish.  Dalmatics should be clearly distinguishable from chasubles and should not have bands down the center.  When more than one deacon is present at the Eurcharist, or when a presbyter is vested as Deacon of the Mass, it may be appropriate for the deacon to vest in cassock, surplice and stole, or alb and stole, in accordance with the custom of the parish.  At other liturgies, cassock, surplice and stole or hood and tippet, or alb and stole, etc. may be the appropriate dress, in accordance with the custom of the parish. 

 

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