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184 CLASSICAL TOUR Ch. V.
language is that which prevailed at the period
of the introduction of Christianity; the dresses
are nearly of the same era. The surplice, called
in Latin alba, was probably borrowed;from the
linen ephod worn by the Levites in their functions
under the old law. The other vestments are
Roman. The 8tola, called originally Ovarium or
Sudarium, was a long stripe of linen worn round
the neck by persons of distinction, and particu-
larly by magistrates or public speakers; it was
intended, as its primitive name imports, for the
same purposes as a handkerchief. The Tiani-
pulus or Mappula..yvas a handkerchief to replace
the Stola, when the latter in process of time had
become an ornament only. The upper vestment,
called Casibulum or Planeta, was originally a
garment of a circular form, with an opening’ in
the centre for the head, so that, when put on,
it hung down to the ground on all sides, and
entirely covered the body. It was raised when
the action of the arms was necessary, and some-
times tied up with ribands and tassels’ it is
particularly appropriated to the bishop or priest
who officiates at the altar, and is used at mass
only, On other occasions, the bishop or priest
who presides wears the Cope, the ancient Toga,
bordered on each side by the Latus Clavus. This
robe is the ordinary dress of the Pope in church,
and on occasions of ceremony. The Dalmatica
language is that which prevailed at the period
of the introduction of Christianity; the dresses
are nearly of the same era. The surplice, called
in Latin alba, was probably borrowed;from the
linen ephod worn by the Levites in their functions
under the old law. The other vestments are
Roman. The 8tola, called originally Ovarium or
Sudarium, was a long stripe of linen worn round
the neck by persons of distinction, and particu-
larly by magistrates or public speakers; it was
intended, as its primitive name imports, for the
same purposes as a handkerchief. The Tiani-
pulus or Mappula..yvas a handkerchief to replace
the Stola, when the latter in process of time had
become an ornament only. The upper vestment,
called Casibulum or Planeta, was originally a
garment of a circular form, with an opening’ in
the centre for the head, so that, when put on,
it hung down to the ground on all sides, and
entirely covered the body. It was raised when
the action of the arms was necessary, and some-
times tied up with ribands and tassels’ it is
particularly appropriated to the bishop or priest
who officiates at the altar, and is used at mass
only, On other occasions, the bishop or priest
who presides wears the Cope, the ancient Toga,
bordered on each side by the Latus Clavus. This
robe is the ordinary dress of the Pope in church,
and on occasions of ceremony. The Dalmatica