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 | | The cassock derives historically from the tunic that was formerly worn underneath the toga in classical antiquity. |
 | | In the cases of bishops, protonotaries apostolic, and honorary prelates, the piping is amaranth red and the fascia is purple; for cardinals, scarlet piping and fascia are the rule. |
 | | Cassocks are sometimes worn by seminarians studying for the priesthood, by religious brothers, by lay people when they are assisting with the liturgy in church, such as altar servers, and by members of choirs (frequently with cotta or, more usually in Anglican churches, surplice). |
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