Religious habits

Religious life has its roots in the early centuries of Christianity. Habits are worn by all monks and nuns. They refer to tradition. These garments indicate membership in a particular community, which is why they differ from one another. Today, there are 700 active male religious orders in the world. In Poland, the most numerous groups are the Franciscans and Salesians, who together number 1,000 people. There are about 3,000 female religious orders, 175 of which are based in Poland. The oldest of them have been operating for several hundred years. Interestingly, new orders are constantly being established. The primary goal of religious orders is service and the development of spirituality, which is related to the pursuit of perfection. The habit is a characteristic garment in most churches. The appearance of the garment depends on the guidelines of the community and is generally related to the origins of the order. The male habit consists of a robe, a cloak, a liturgical cord, i.e., a cingulum, and a scapular. This garment may also look like a tunic with a white collar – everything depends on the specific guidelines of the order. Garments for nuns usually consist of a dress, a cloak, a scapular, a belt, or a cord. Nuns usually also cover their heads with veils. The appearance of habits has changed over the years, but it still refers to tradition.

Comfortable religious habits

Monks, serving in the church and helping others, are required to follow guidelines, including those concerning clothing. That is why habits should be comfortable. MK Maryla offers just such garments. When developing designs, it takes care to preserve tradition. Individual habits are tailor-made using various materials, including both natural and blended fabrics. Tailor-made liturgical vestments from MK Maryla are affordable.

Habits – a wide selection at MK Maryla

Liturgical vestments are now varied and widely available. When you order them from MK Maryla, you are guaranteed the highest quality. Every item in our store is made of the right material, which ensures comfort and breathability. The habits available at MK Maryla stand out thanks to their refined details, careful finishing, and style. Because each liturgical garment is tailor-made, it fits well. Ready-made habits, which can be purchased in most stores, have predetermined sizes. As a result, they are often simply too long, too short, or too loose. A tailor-made liturgical garment is a perfect fit. Even in the case of an undersized figure, the habit will look good and, most importantly, will simply be comfortable. When choosing materials, we make sure that they do not crease – this is extremely important. In addition, MK Maryla habits are lightweight thanks to the use of appropriate materials. We warmly encourage you to familiarize yourself with our offer. We are confident that every priest, monk, and all those participating in liturgical altar service will find exactly the vestment they are looking for.