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Clergy Amice
Elegant and Traditional Clergy Amices for Every Minister
The amice is a vital part of liturgical vestments, worn around the shoulders and neck to signify purity and readiness for sacred duties. At Holy Clergy, our collection of Clergy Amices offers timeless tradition combined with comfort and quality.
Explore Our Premium Clergy Amice Selection
Our range features a variety of styles, materials, and designs to suit the needs of priests and ministers:
- Classic White Amice symbolizing purity and worn during Mass and other sacred ceremonies
- Soft and breathable Linen Amice for comfort throughout long services
- Practical Adjustable Amice designed to fit securely and comfortably all day long
- Traditional Amice Vestments crafted with reverence to historic designs
- Authentic Roman Amice reflecting centuries-old liturgical heritage
- Lightweight options like the Lightweight Amice for ease of movement
- Essential Amice Collar styles to complement various clerical robes
- Durable and comfortable Cotton Amice made for everyday ministry wear
- Stylish Clergy Amice with Ties for a secure and neat fit
- Graceful Clergy Amice Shawls adding a distinguished touch to your vestments
- Revered Religious Amice used in formal and solemn church services
- Versatile Church Amice perfect for priests and ministers of all denominations
Why Choose Holy Clergy Amices?
Our Clergy Amice collection is crafted with premium fabrics to ensure durability, comfort, and elegance. Whether you prefer the traditional linen or the modern adjustable styles, each piece is designed to uphold the dignity of your sacred office while providing a comfortable fit.
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Complete your liturgical attire with a high-quality clergy amice from Holy Clergy. Browse our selection to find the perfect amice that suits your ministry needs and style. Order now and experience the blend of tradition, quality, and comfort.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A priest’s amice is a rectangular piece of white linen, traditionally worn as part of the liturgical vestments. It has two long ribbons attached to it and is usually worn around the neck and shoulders, beneath the alb. The amice serves both functional and symbolic roles in the celebration of the Mass, especially in the Roman Catholic Church and some Anglican and Lutheran traditions.
The word “amice” is derived from the Latin term amictus, which means “a covering” or “something wrapped around.” This meaning reflects how the vestment is used — wrapped around the priest’s shoulders and neck as a foundational garment before other vestments are put on.
The amice has both a practical and symbolic function. Practically, it protects the outer vestments from sweat and wear, particularly around the neck and shoulders. Symbolically, it represents the “helmet of salvation” mentioned in the Bible (Ephesians 6:17) and serves as a spiritual reminder for the priest to guard his thoughts, words, and actions during the liturgy.
The amice is primarily worn by clergy priests and bishops during the celebration of the Mass. In some cases, deacons may also wear the amice when participating in solemn liturgical services. While it is more commonly used in traditional or formal liturgies, its use varies by denomination and liturgical preference.
In the Roman Catholic Church, priests are typically required to remain celibate and do not marry, so they do not have wives. However, in the Eastern Orthodox Church and some Eastern Catholic Churches, married men may be ordained as priests. In those traditions, the priest’s wife is given a title of respect, such as Presbytera (Greek), Matushka (Russian), Khouria (Arabic), or simply referred to as “the priest’s wife” in English.
