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An Anglican bishop in choir dress: purple cassock, rochet, red chimere and cuffs, tippet, and pectoral cross. Choir dress in Anglicanism traditionally consists of cassock, surplice and scarf (or tippet). [n 1] An academic hood may also be worn. Since 1964 in the Church of England, a cope may be worn at the discretion of the minister. [2]
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A chimere (/ ˈ tʃ ɪ m ər / CHIM-ər or / tʃ ɪ ˈ m ɪər / chim-EER) is a garment worn by Anglican bishops in choir dress, and, formally as part of academic dress. A descendant of a riding cloak, the chimere resembles an academic gown but without sleeves, and is usually made of scarlet or black cloth. In modern English use the garment is ...
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A rochet (/ ˈ r ɒ tʃ ə t /) [1] is a white vestment generally worn by a Roman Catholic or Anglican bishop in choir dress. It is virtually unknown in Eastern Christianity. [2] The rochet in its Roman form is similar to a surplice, with narrower sleeves and a hem that comes below the knee, and both of which may be made of lace.
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It seems most probable that the surplice first appeared in France or England, from whence its use gradually spread to Italy [citation needed]. It is possible that there is a connection between the surplice and the Gallican or Celtic alb, an ungirdled liturgical tunic of the old Gallican Rite, which was superseded during the Carolingian era by the Roman Rite.