Cope, a liturgical vestment worn by Roman Catholics and some Anglican clergy at non-eucharistic functions. It is a full-length cloak—usually made of silk or other rich material in various colors—formed from a semicircular piece of cloth with a hood attached to the neck. Unlike the similar chasuble, the cope is open at the front and is fastened at the breast by hooks or a brooch. The cope can be worn by all ranks of the clergy and is used in almost all functions in which the chasuble is not worn, such as during processions, blessings, and burials.
The hehumeral veil (velum humerale) is a long rectangular piece of fabric, generally accompanied by two ribbon ties near the breast, that is worn over the shoulders by the priest when performing Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament or carrying the Sacrament in procession, or by the Subdeacon at the Solemn Mass when carrying the chalice or when holding the paten. This common function helps to demonstrate the purpose of the humeral veil: either to cover the hands or the object itself when something is being held or carried.
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