Clerical Cassock: Evident Sign of Submission to Christ
Clerical Cassock: Evident Sign of Submission to Christ by Sem. Rommel Angelo R. Licmoan Cassock day or Investiture day is one of the essential events that every seminarian cherishes in his seminary formation. It is the day when he makes his initial confirmation to God’s call; doing what is asked of him in the formation so that he may be a good pastor in the future. We know that cassock is full of symbolisms which makes it so beautiful in the eyes of the one who wears it. Traditionally, cassock is considered as a casual attire for clerics and seminarians, meaning it should be worn not only during Liturgical celebrations but also in their day to day living. However, during 1960s, clerical shirts were made substitutes for the cassock. Followed by several revisions, the use of cassock was reduced to liturgical functions by many. Sadly, some priests and bishops use the cassock as a substitute for the Alb during Eucharistic celebrations which is inappropriate since the