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Why do altar servers wear different colored Cincture at different times?
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In the Archconfraternity of St. Stephen (St. Stephen is the patron Saint for altar servers)
The different cords represent the experience the server has. After one year the Server will get a red. after 6 they get a blue and after 10 they get a Yellow cord
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