A long white vestment or robe worn by clergy and church singers during religious ceremonies.
From Latin 'alba' (white), referring to the white linen robe. The garment became standard in Christian churches around the 5th century and remains part of liturgical dress in many denominations today.
The alban symbolizes purity and is one of the oldest unchanged pieces of church clothing—clergy have been wearing essentially the same white robe for over 1,500 years. It's a living link to ancient Christian practice that you can actually see every Sunday in many churches.
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