The cincture: this is a type of belt or girdle that gathers the alb round the celebrant’s waist. The stole: this is an important piece of insignia which looks like a long scarf and is worn by the priest and a Bishop around the neck. A deacon’s stole is diagonal in that it is worn transversely, that is, one end rests on the deacon’s left shoulder and the other end is gathered together as it drapes on his right side. 1 2 1 cinture 2 stole 224 12