Quick answer: Red is worn at Pentecost, Good Friday, feasts of martyrs and ordination services. It symbolises the Holy Spirit, sacrifice and missionary zeal.
Red clergy stoles are worn for Pentecost, Good Friday, feasts of martyrs and ordination services. Red speaks of the Holy Spirit, sacrifice and missionary zeal.
Why choose red clergy stoles?
Red is one of the most visually strong liturgical colours. A red stole should be deep enough to avoid looking orange under church lighting; silk dupioni and brocade hold the colour well. Our red stoles range from simple bands to heavily embroidered pieces with doves, flames and crosses.
When to wear them
- Pentecost and the Easter season’s final days
- Good Friday
- Feasts of martyrs and apostles
- Ordinations and confirmations
- Special church events and mission celebrations
Shop red 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.
- Red deacon's stole - Jerusalem crosses embroidery — $68.00
- Red sermon stole, short, cross patched (4) — $68.00
- Deacon's stole with clasp — $79.00
- Priest's stole - Jerusalem Cross (1) — $80.00
- Embroidered stole - liturgical colors (9) — $87.00
- Embroidered stole Jerusalem Cross - liturgical colors (46) — $88.00
- Red stole with Jerusalem crosses — $93.00
- Alpha and Omega priest's stole - embroidered (4) — $96.00
- Embroidered stole - liturgical colors (63) — $96.00
- Priest's stole cross and ears - embroidered (5) — $99.00
- Embroidered stole for concelebration - liturgical colors (2) — $100.00
- Embroidered stole for concelebration - liturgical colors (5) — $100.00
Prices checked 2026-11-05. Availability and prices may change.
Materials and embroidery
Red stoles are made in silk, brocade or velvet, with embroidery that may include a dove, flames, a cross or a martyr’s palm. Deep red is more versatile than bright scarlet. Our red stoles are made in Poland; custom embroidery is available on selected styles.
When is red worn?
Pentecost, Good Friday, feasts of martyrs, ordinations and confirmations. It symbolises the Holy Spirit, sacrifice and missionary zeal.
Can red be worn at a wedding?
Red is not the usual wedding colour; white or gold is more common. In some cultures red is used for celebration, so follow local custom.
What does a red stole symbolize?
The Holy Spirit, the blood of martyrs and the fire of mission. It is one of the most vivid liturgical colours.
