Red Pentecost Superfrontal – “Come Holy Spirit” with Crosses

Design Style 3503

A red Pentecost superfrontal featuring the invocation “Come Holy Spirit” centered on the altar, flanked by gold crosses and finished with a gold fringe hem. Designed to give visual voice to the Church’s ancient prayer for the Spirit’s presence and power.

Designed for Pentecost and major festivals of the Holy Spirit, this superfrontal places the Church’s prayer at the very heart of the altar.

Centered prominently is the invocation “Come Holy Spirit”, a prayer drawn from centuries of Christian worship and echoed in hymns, liturgies, and the life of the Church. The text is not decorative, but declarative, expressing dependence, expectation, and readiness to receive the Spirit whom Christ promised.

On either end, gold crosses frame the text, affirming that the Spirit is invoked not apart from Christ, but through His saving work. The prayer rises from the altar, where Word and Sacrament meet, and returns as grace poured out upon the Church.

A gold fringe hem completes the superfrontal, following long-standing altar textile tradition and marking the piece as festal and set apart for sacred use.

Crafted in rich red brocade fabric, this superfrontal is made to order by Ecclesiastical Sewing, using balanced proportions, historically grounded symbolism, and materials chosen for reverent, long-term liturgical use.

Part of The Spirit of Glory Collection, giving voice to the Church’s prayer for the Holy Spirit to come, dwell, and renew the people of God.

See the full "The Spirit of Glory" Collection here

The Spirit of Glory Collection

🌿Symbolic Notes and 📜 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

• The Descending Dove — The dove represents the Holy Spirit as revealed at the Baptism of Christ and at Pentecost. Its downward motion signifies God acting first, sending the Spirit as gift, advocate, and sanctifier.
• Red Color -  Red is the liturgical color of Pentecost, representing fire, zeal, martyrdom, and the living energy of the Spirit within the Church
• Brocade Options — Luther Rose or Lichfield, both rich in texture and symbolism
• Suitable for pulpit or lectern use, especially during Pentecost
• Acts 2:2–4 – “And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind…”
• Matthew 3:16 – “He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove.”
• John 14:26 – “The Holy Spirit… will teach you all things.”
• Romans 5:5 – “God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.”

Available Fabrics:

• Luther Rose brocade, - 'Richly symbolic, historically rooted, ideal for confessional Lutheran and Reformation-minded parishes
• Lichfield Brocade - Elegant, timeless, and widely suited for Pentecost and festal use across traditions
• Other Brocade options are available as a custom option

Features: 

• Antique Gold Fringe 
• 2.5" rod pocket standard 
• Standard size 14.5" wide x 32" long
  
• Larger sizes  are available as a custom upgrade 
• Suitable for pulpits, ambos, or lecterns
• Velcro is available as a custom upgrade 
• Ideal for Church anniversaries, Pentecost, Confirmations, Ordinations, Festivals of the Holy Spirit
• Designed and handcrafted by Ecclesiastical Sewing artisans in the USA

Please contact us for:

• Custom sizing options and pricing 
  
• Additional Design options
• Additional Fabric options

NOTE: All vestments are custom made. Please allow 8 to 12 weeks for order lead time. If an item is needed sooner, please contact us.