Pics of kilted clergy please

[Fit2BKilted]

So, it would be acceptable in your opinion, Matthew, for a Zen monk or Hindu priest to wear the Clergy tartan (if they weren't partial to the saffron)?

[The Vicar]

This is what I wear when going on a visit to parishoners from Scotland or have a Scottish connection.

It is summer here and the heat is extreme so I go without the jacket for now.

For a wedding in the church I wear my alb and stole/ chasuble...you cannot see the kilt then.

For a wedding outside the church I would wear what you see in my photo with a tartan stole if requested by the couple.

I do not wear the Clark tartan but the clergy tartan (ancient). It was weaved in Scotland by Lochcarron and is a different tartan but does look like the Clark a wee bit.

If you look at Spartan's photos, I think he does it best as you can see that he does not stand out with a flashy furry sporran or white hose but has a more "muted" look as clergy are supposed to look. At least the clergy I know. Although I am sure you will see many variations here and to each his/her own really.

Robert "V"

[gilmore]

So, it would be acceptable in your opinion, Matthew, for a Zen monk or Hindu priest to wear the Clergy tartan (if they weren't partial to the saffron)?

You mean something like a Tibetan monk wearing a clergy kilt?

[Cavebear58]

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[gilmore]

Brilliant!

I don't know how helpful it is. Buddhist monks very, very rarely officiate at weddings, and are never, ever in the military.

But there it is.

They do, however, occasionally hang with Howie Nicholsby.

[Cavebear58]

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[Fit2BKilted]

You mean something like a Tibetan monk wearing a clergy kilt?

Wow... I hadn't actually expected to see it! Cool. Coincidentally, I started reading "The Saffron Robe" earlier today...

[pastorsteve]

Sorry I don't do a lot of photos but my Kilted attire is the same in the church or outside of it unless I'm in a collared shirt or covered by a robe. Otherwise, it's the same kilt(s ), sweaters, shirt, hose and shoes. As mentioned, there are several "clergy" kilts but I stick with my family tartans when working.

If you do a search on clergy related threads you'll find opinions on whether a skean dhu is appropriate. I always wear mine so as stated above, nothing changes for me. I am always kilted around St. Paddy's day to counter some of the "blarney" from a couple of our Irish-American members - and they love it.