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Liturgical colours

The term liturgical colours refers to the use of differently coloured vestments[?] and church decoration within a liturgy. The symbolism of white, green]], purple, gold and black may serve to underline moods appropriate to a season of the liturgical year or may highlight a special occasion.

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