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Religious clothing


Religious clothing is dress which has a special significance to a faith group.

Vestments are liturgical garments and articles associated primarily with the Christian religions, especially the Latin Rite and other Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglicans, Methodists, and Lutheran Churches. Other groups also make use of vestments, but this was a point of controversy in the Protestant Reformation and sometimes since - notably during the Ritualist controversies in England in the 19th century. Clerical clothing is non-liturgical clothing worn exclusively by clergy. It is distinct from vestments in that it is not reserved specifically for services.

Adherents of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and other sects within the broader Latter Day Saint Movement often receive special garments at or around the age of eighteen. The garments, which are worn at all times under typical clothing, date back to the early days of Mormonism, originating with Mormon founder and prophet, Joseph Smith, Jr., and have evolved over time. Members believe that wearing these garments can protect them from physical and spiritual danger, and serve to remind them of covenants they have made with God and Jesus Christ.


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