Quick answer: Gold is a festive variant of white, used for Christmas, Easter, ordinations and solemn celebrations.
Gold clergy stoles bring a festive, luminous finish to Christmas, Easter and solemn celebrations. Gold is often used in place of white when the occasion calls for extra solemnity.
Why choose gold clergy stoles?
Gold is not a separate liturgical colour in the strict sense; it is a festive variant of white. It works well for Midnight Mass, the Easter Vigil, ordinations and jubilees. Metallic thread and rich embroidery catch the light without overpowering the vestment.
When to wear them
- Christmas, especially Midnight Mass
- Easter and the Easter Vigil
- Ordinations and jubilees
- Weddings and solemn celebrations
- Patronal feasts and solemnities
Shop gold clergy stoles
Below are 12 current styles in this colour group. Prices are shown for reference; see each product page for current price, stock and options.
- Gold sermon stole, short, cross patched (1) — $76.00
- Deacon's stole with clasp — $79.00
- Gold deacon's stole - jacquard — $108.00
- Double-sided gold/red stole with decorative cord (23) — $111.00
- Double-sided gold/green stole with decorative cord (24) — $111.00
- Double-sided gold/purple stole with decorative cord (25) — $111.00
- Embroidered deacon's stole with clasp (21) — $112.00
- Deacon's stole of gold - brocade fabric — $113.00
- Easter priest's stole with the Lamb (2) — $117.00
- Gold stole with Jerusalem crosses — $121.00
- Marian stole gold embroidery — $121.00
- Priest's stole - John Paul II — $127.00
Prices checked 2026-11-05. Availability and prices may change.
Materials and embroidery
Gold stoles often combine silk or brocade with metallic thread, appliqué or dense embroidery. Look for a lining that protects the metallic threads and helps the stole hang straight. Our gold stoles are made in Poland, with custom options on selected designs.
Is gold a liturgical colour?
Gold is a festive variant of white rather than a separate colour in the strict table of liturgical colours. It is used for solemn celebrations.
When is a gold stole appropriate?
Christmas, Easter, ordinations, jubilees and patronal feasts. It can also be used at weddings when the couple wants a more solemn look.
How do you care for metallic embroidery?
Avoid rubbing the metallic thread; dry clean when needed and store the stole flat or rolled away from heat. Check the care label first.
