the Bellarmine - Classic Deacon Stole
the Bellarmine - Classic Deacon Stole
Named for St. Robert Bellarmine, the patron saint of catechists. This beautiful stole is white Kona cotton, overlaid with stunning white lace precisely placed to mirror the pattern on both stole sides. The Bellarmine speaks to the ordered and patterned nature of religious education, while remembering that the primary aim of the catechist is to model God's beauty and love to all.
The Classic Deacon Stole is a beautifully cut stole that is 3” wide at the top and has ends that taper slightly to 4” wide. It sits smoothly on the shoulder and conforms easily to any shoulder size.
(Kindly note: I do not have a physical Bellarmine Classic Deacon Stole to show yet, but please refer to the drawing to see what the design would look like. This is a re-imagined design based on the Priest Stole version of the Bellarmine.)
Measurements and Customization Options
Measurements for the Classic Deacon Stole
There are two measurements needed for the Classic Deacon Stole:
1. the hip-to-hip cross-body measure
2. the hip length measure
The hip-to-hip, cross-body measure
Measuring over your left shoulder, have the tape meet at the point you want your stole to meet and make note of the measurement. (The example measurement is 50")
The hip length measure
Measure the length you'd like your stole ends to reach from the point on your hip where your stole meets to the length you'd like the stole to end. (The example ends would be 20" long.)
Lining Fabric Color Choice
The Lining Fabric refers to the fabric on the reverse side of the stole. Each stole comes with a number of suggested color choices for the lining fabric, but requests for different colors can be made.
Lining Fabric Color Recommendations for the Bellarmine include:
- Soft Silver Kona Cotton (as pictured)
- Pewter Kona Cotton
- Dark Purple Kona Cotton