A guidebook to the interiors of churches and the significance of the dress of the priesthood. Practically every item inside a church partakes of some spiritual symbolism, just as the church building itself is "the material embodiment of the Christian association." The author traces the history and meaning of all the dress worn and all the objects used in a church. He describes the forms of dress of priests, bishops, cardinals and the Pope, noting innumerable fascinating historical details related to each, making this book an indispensable volume for an understanding of the religious environment.

This book is a comprehensive guide to the construction, furniture, and ornaments of a church, as well as the vestments worn by the clergy. With detailed descriptions and illustrations, it provides insight into the customs and traditions of the Catholic Church. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.