CROSS SERIES
Blue Clergy Stole for Advent
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Are you interested in purchasing this stole as a deacon's stole? Contact Karen at karen@brodiedesigns.com.
Those items bolded on the drop down size menu to the right are those in stock. The other sizes are those we will make as "Made to Order". Please see "Made to Order" information on the right. Questions? Email Karen or call 250-344-7815.
"Isaiah"
The book of Isaiah is filled with imagery from the prophets for Advent:
“The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom; like the crocus it shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice with joy and singing.” Isaiah 35;1-2
“A voice in the wilderness cries out: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed.” Isaiah 40;3-5.
We can all imagine a day in the Lord when even the dry, barren desert puts forth the glory of the blooming crocus, rock-solid mountains bow down in obedience and valleys raise up for joy and praise of God’s majesty. A high way for our Lord is in view. The prophets of old give us wonderful imagery to take us into the season of Advent when we wait with much anticipation for the coming of a Messiah. We wait with hope, joy, peace and mostly love, for the One who brought us a love which will not leave us, ever.
In this stole you will see all that I have described above: mountains, valleys, desert, and blooming crocus. All are building up the Chi Rho, the symbol in deep maroon for Jesus the Christ, whose birth we anticipate. This cross is dark, not clearly seen yet, as the birth is not yet at hand. The blues give us the feeling of a night or early morning waiting for the dawn, the brilliance of the sun, the son, around whom our lives should revolve. Yet, even in the dark, the mountains reflect the ambient light of the season, as snowy mountains at night do in the most glorious way.
Amen
The primary blue in this stole is not as dark or as purple as shown in photos.
All stoles are made with 100% natural fibres: cottons, silks, linens, etc. If you have any questions about material quality, do not hesitate to contact us. Stoles are lined with cotton so they don't slip around. Stoles should be stored out of direct light and are flammable.
Karen Brodie Designs has been making made to order stoles for over 30 years. Not all of our handmade clergy stoles are currently in stock but we will still be happy to make them for you. Made to order requests will take several weeks to get ready as we will create the product for your order. Please proceed with regular checkout. If at any point you have questions or comments, or would prefer to order offline, please do not hesitate to email or call.
Each of these stoles is offered in 48", 54", and 58" from base of back neck. Custom sizing is available upon request. Please contact us to place your custom size order. We charge an additional $80 to make your custom stole length.
Please view our sizing chart here.
Of the stole "Empty Cross, Full of Life":
“This is the third stole I have purchased from Karen, and it is a wonderful addition to my collection. One of my favorite features of all of her designs are the ways that she mixes fabric textures together so that they flow together down the stole and from one side to the next. I am looking forward to wearing this one throughout Easter each year.”
Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania