CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese

White is the colour for the festal periods from Christmas Eve to the festival of Epiphany, from Easter day to the eve of Pentecost, and for Trinity Sunday. It is also used for marriages, thanksgiving services, harvest festivals, the feast of dedication of a church and for feasts commemorating saints. White is suitable for baptism, confirmation and ordination, though red may be preferred.

Red is used on the feast of Pentecost, and during the week between Pentecost and Trinity Sunday. Itis used on All Saints’ Day and for the feasts of those saints venerated as martyrs. It is appropriate for any service which focuses on the gift of the Holy Spirit, and is therefore suitable for baptism, confirmation and ordination.

Purple is the colour for Advent season and Lenten season and is therefore used from the first Sunday in Advent to the fourth Sunday in Advent; from Ash Wednesday until Holy Saturday. However, white may be preferred at Holy Communion service on Maundy Thursday.

Purple is recommended for funerals and for the commemoration of the faithful departed, although either black or white may also be used. White is preferred at the funeral of a child.

Green is the colour for ordinary Sundays. It is used between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday, and between Trinity Sunday and Advent Sunday. Orange / Saffron CSI Episcopacy has instituted Orange/Saffron Handbands and stoles for its Bishops.

Orange is colour of India & it is on the top of the Indian Flag symbolizing Indian spirituality of Prayer, Meditation, Sacrifice, Selflessness and Commitment. The CSI Episcopal vestments do not change the colours throughout the year, for Episcopacy stands for continuity of Pastoral Leadership, Solemnity & Dignity of Liturgical continuance and perpetual Theological reflection and commitment to God and to His Word and to His Church.