| Worn since the 6th century by Priests and Deacons in Ravenna, the maniple was incorporated throughout Wesern Europe within 400 years. |
| Is it necessary to have the chalice veil and maniple to say the Tridentine Mass? |
| They go from the chasuble, wide stole, and maniple of his early priesthood to a succession of increasingly simple garments until they arrive at an academic gown. |
| And the deacons came in and began to unrobe him, and took from him the alb and the girdle, the maniple and the stole. |
| The chasuble, stole and maniple conform to the liturgical colour of the day, which varies according to the feast. |
| During the liturgical changes after the Council, the maniple became optional. |
