Temple robes describe the ceremonial clothing worn in the performance of ordinances and ceremonies in a

temple A temple (from the Latin ) is a building reserved for spiritual rituals and activities such as prayer and sacrifice. Religions which erect temples include Christianity (whose temples are typically called church (building), churches), Hindui ...

Buddhist tradition

Traditional robes, worn by

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s both within and without

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temples, appear in a variety of configurations. In parts of

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, the robes consist of a

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-colored mantel over a red undergarment. In Japan, the robe is traditionally black, grey or blue.

Hebrew Bible tradition

The 28th and 29th chapters of the

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describe in detail the ritual clothing worn by priests in the

Temple A temple (from the Latin ) is a building reserved for spiritual rituals and activities such as prayer and sacrifice. Religions which erect temples include Christianity (whose temples are typically called church (building), churches), Hindui ...

. The robes consist of a

breastplate A breastplate or chestplate is a device worn over the torso to protect it from injury, as an item of religious significance, or as an item of status. A breastplate is sometimes worn by mythological beings as a distinctive item of clothing. It is ...

(''

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''), an ''

ephod An ephod ( he, אֵפוֹד ''ʾēfōḏ''; or ) was a type of apron, which according to the Hebrew Bible, was worn by the Jewish high priest the kohen gadol, an artifact and an object to be revered in ancient Israelite culture, and was closely ...

'', a robe (''

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''), a tunic ('' ketonet''), a cap (''

mitznefet The priestly mitre or turban ( he, מִצְנֶפֶת ''mitznefet'') was the head covering worn by the High Priest of Israel when he served in the Tabernacle and the Temple in Jerusalem. Etymology The Hebrew word ''mitznefet'' () has been t ...

''), and a

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worn in various configurations.

Latter Day Saint tradition

Members of

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(LDS Church) and certain

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s wear ceremonial robes to perform the

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and sealing portions of their

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. The ceremonial robes are modeled after those described in the Bible according to latter-day revelation. The clothing includes a

robe A robe is a loose-fitting outer garment. Unlike garments described as capes or cloaks, robes usually have sleeves. The English word ''robe'' derives from Middle English ''robe'' ("garment"), borrowed from Old French ''robe'' ("booty, spoil ...

that fits over one shoulder, a

, an

apron An apron is a garment that is worn over other clothing to cover the front of the body. The word comes from old French ''napron'' meaning a small piece of cloth, however over time "a napron" became "an apron", through a linguistics process cal ...

, a

veil A veil is an article of clothing or hanging cloth that is intended to cover some part of the head or face, or an object of some significance. Veiling has a long history in European, Asian, and African societies. The practice has been prominent ...

(for women), and a cap (for men). All of the clothing is white, including shoes and neckties, except for the apron, which is green. It is common for Latter-day Saints to be

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with the body dressed in their temple clothes. This outer temple clothing is distinct from the temple garments worn every day as underwear by Latter-day Saints after they have received an

in the temple.

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Exodus 28-29

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Buddhist tradition

Hebrew Bible tradition

Latter Day Saint tradition

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