For God and Glory: Perceptions on Indigenization of Clerical Vestments in the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)

Religious personnel have always been unique in their costumes that depict ranks, nature of ceremony and roles a given cultic rite. That the splendid vestments culturally related significant accounts for debates modifications. For Africans, when it comes to fabrication liturgical attires, focus is not necessarily on need change as much extent Africanness Christianity. This paper appraises perceptions what contemporary styles like chasuble, stole cope Church Nigeria (Anglican Communion) should be. The work evaluates calls contextualization, such changes materials, colours, embellishment, symbolism, implications. authors adopted qualitative approach, carried out bibliographic survey conducted interviews with focused group key informants. Data collected was limited purposively selected priests, parishioners vestment makers across Yoruba land, South-Western Nigeria. findings reveal divergent views cravings indigenization priestly sartorial spectrum, constitutes quality, ingenuity. recommended more appreciation traditional textiles elements by church. Keywords: Clerical Vestments; Textiles; Indigenization; Nigeria, Anglican Communion.