The evolution of women's clergy robes in various religious communities is not just a matter of liturgical interest but also serves as a vibrant narrative of societal transformation. These garments, ...

In the realm of religious practice, attire holds profound symbolism and significance, serving as a visual representation of spiritual authority, tradition, and identity. In the realm of religious ...

The Church of England is to break with centuries of tradition by allowing vicars to swap clerical robes for casual attire at services. The General Synod gave preliminary approval to controversial new ...

Her white clergy robes flowing behind her, Sandra Signarsdotter walks down the aisle of Stockholm's Gustaf Vasa church greeting parishioners, a ritual of hers and a familiar sight in Sweden, where ...

As women in mainline Protestant denominations rejoice over decades of ordination—United Methodists and Presbyterians this year celebrated 50 years of women ministers and Episcopalians the 30th ...

Given the history of opposition to the ordination of women, it may come as little surprise to learn that mainline Protestant women clergy are some of the strongest voices supporting marginalized ...