The Clergy Tartan

[Prester John]

Oops

I forgot to mention. That plaid is the Robertson Red, my wife's clan.

I'm in the Black Watch. As were the boys for these portraits.

[Prester John]

Has anyone seen the "Burning Bush" kilt pin and hat badge for Christian Clergy on ebay?

They look great! I think I'm going to have to update my Christmas list.

Now, how to casually work it into conversation with my wife.... :o

[macwilkin]

Has anyone seen the "Burning Bush" kilt pin and hat badge for Christian Clergy on ebay?

They look great! I think I'm going to have to update my Christmas list.

Now, how to casually work it into conversation with my wife.... :o

Father, Bless!

The "burning bush" is the emblem of the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian).

Regards,

Todd

[Prester John]

Father, Bless!

The "burning bush" is the emblem of the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian).

Regards,

Todd

And of the Incarnation of Christ, in general. I don't think anyone will accuse me of being Presbyterian, not if they get a look at me in Church, anyway. haha

I like it. I must have it.

I'm putting on my scheming face. 8-)

[davedove]

I read an article someplace recently and remembered this thread. The lady in the article was covering the church in relation to kilts and came to the conclusion that the family name of Jesus would be Davidson (in Scottish terms).

It would seem to me that christian clergy could wear the Davidson tartan with that explanation.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I've heard MacIntyre (Son of the Carpenter). :-)

M

[macwilkin]

In Alexander Carmichael's Carmina Gadelica (Charm of the Gael), a collection of ancient prayers, poems and folklore from the West of Scotland, Christ is frequently referred to as "Jesus MacMary", or Jesus, son of Mary.

Cheers,

Todd

[MacMullen]

I also was looking at getting the Clergy Tartan from Sportkilts if my wife wasn't able to come through with the kilt she made. I should have just ordered one anyway though, "Just in case!"

Now I may need to buy one for the church Christmas party.

While the clergy tartans are approriate only for clergymen (acc. to Matt's excellent article), all of the above mentioned alternative tartans would fit for any Christian. As has been said by many before me, if you know the meaning of the particular tartan you're wearing, it will mean more to you. That'd hold a lot of meaning, esp. at Christmas time.

[Graham]

Resurrecting this thread a bit...I was thinking today of the clergy tartan.
I think I should place it on my list of tartans I desire.

It would be nice to wear when preaching or at other church functions.