Colours for Church Decoration

White, for festivals of our Lord, for Easter, and for all saints except martyrs.

Red, for martyrs, for Ash Wednesday, the last three days of Holy Week, and Whit Sunday.

Blue, for all week-days after Trinity Sunday.

Blue or Green, indifferently, for ordinary Sundays.

Violet, Brown, or Grey, for Advent and Lent.

Black, for Good Friday.