1765 Apparel Co · American-Made
Lumen Christi — The Light of Christ
The church is dark. One flame comes through the door. At the Easter Vigil the deacon carries the newly lit paschal candle into the darkened church,...
The Story Behind the Shirt
The church is dark. One flame comes through the door. At the Easter Vigil the deacon carries the newly lit paschal candle into the darkened church, raises it, and sings “Lumen Christi” — the Light of Christ — three times; each time the people answer “Deo gratias,” thanks be to God. After the second call, everyone lights a candle from that one flame. One light, handed on until no one is left in the dark.
On the back: a single tall candle in fine engraving, marked with a cross, wax running from its lit crown and its flame throwing out rays of gold and red, over “LUMEN CHRISTI” and “THE LIGHT OF CHRIST.” On the chest: the original 1765 A Co. mark in our founder's own hand. More Catholic t-shirts.
Built like a conviction: printed on the Bayside 5100 — 100% US-grown cotton, spun, knit, cut, and sewn on American soil, then printed to order in the USA. Dirt to shirt, no exceptions. Veteran-owned.
- Dirt to ShirtCotton grown, spun, knit & sewn on American soil.
- Veteran-OwnedFounded by a combat veteran — a continuation of an oath.
- Printed to OrderPressed in the States when you order. Built to last.
★★★★★ 5.0 average from verified buyers
Great apparel and great message. I purchased two shirts with the Appeal to Heaven on them and both my husband and I love them.
Charlotte B., verified buyerSoft material, quality construction and great logo. Love everything about this shirt.
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Size & Fit
Heavyweight Bayside 5100 — 6.1 oz, 100% U.S.-grown cotton, true dirt-to-shirt. Front & back print.
Fit: classic unisex cut that runs true to size. Prefer a relaxed, lived-in drape? Order one size up.
| Size | Chest width | Body length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18 | 26 |
| M | 20 | 28 |
| L | 22 | 29 |
| XL | 24 | 30 |
| 2XL | 26 | 31 |
| 3XL | 28 | 32 |
Shipping & Returns
Made to order in the U.S. Production runs 5–11 business days, then 2–5 business days in transit — most orders arrive in about two weeks, and you get tracking the moment it ships. U.S. shipping starts at $5.96, calculated by weight at checkout, and is free on every order over $55. 30-day returns on unworn items — no restocking fee (customer covers return shipping).
Care
Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Do not iron directly on the print. Made to outlast a decade of wear.