Definition of Vestment
a religious marking, clothing, etc., that is typically worn for symbolic purposes
Examples of Vestment in a sentence
Shia Muslims wear a black vestment to symbolize the sufferings of a major martyr of Islam. ๐
Early Judaic high priests wore a vestment that consisted of a purple robe with gold bells and red fringe, a breastplate to hold, and a belt. ๐
In the Roman Catholic religion, the vestment that denotes ones place in the church hierarchy is the robe. ๐
Orthodox monks wear a black vestment to signify their purity and devotion to their faith. ๐
To Shiโite Muslims, the vestment of a green turban marks those who are descendants of Muhammad. ๐
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