Mitre - Wikipedia
Worn by a bishop, the mitre is depicted for the first time in two miniatures of the beginning of the eleventh century. The first written mention of it is found in a Bull of Pope Leo IX in the year 1049.
Why do bishops wear a hat and carry a stick? - U.S. Catholic
2020年11月9日 · The “hat” and “stick”—actually called a miter and crozier, respectively—are tools of a bishop, symbolizing his office and responsibilities. To be ordained a bishop means that one receives the fullness of the sacrament of holy orders.
Historical origins of bishop's hats--Aleteia
2017年6月29日 · So why all the fuss over what the bishop wears on his head? What do these hats represent? The first type of hat the bishop wears is called a zucchetto, commonly known as a skull cap. It...
The meaning of the Mitre - Holyart.com Blog
2022年1月5日 · What does the Mitre represent, the strange headdress worn by the bishops at different moments in the Liturgy? We discover the origin and deeper meaning of this indispensable and precious element. 1 But where does this strange hat come from? 2 What is the shape of the Mitre? 3 When is the mitre worn?
Mitre | Description, Roman Catholic, Ceremonial Garment ...
mitre, liturgical headdress worn by Roman Catholic bishops (including cardinals, archbishops, and popes) and abbots and some Anglican and Lutheran bishops. It has two shield-shaped stiffened halves that face the front and back. Two fringed streamers, …
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Why do bishops wear a hat and carry a stick? | Diocese of ...
2020年11月11日 · The “hat” and “stick”—actually called a miter and crozier, respectively—are tools of a bishop, symbolizing his office and responsibilities. To be ordained a bishop means that one receives the fullness of the sacrament of holy orders.
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Mitre - NEW ADVENT
The Greek pontifical mitre is a high hat which swells out towards the top and is spanned diagonally by two hoops; on the highest point of the dome-shaped top is a cross either standing upright or placed flat.
The Bishop's Mitre and Crozier: Function and History
2022年3月14日 · Learn the symbolic significance of the mitre, the bishop's headdress in western Christendom, and the crozier, the staff that symbolizes the bishop's authority.
Mitre – ceremonial headdress of Bishops and Abbots : Hat Guide
A Mitre or Miter (US), is the traditional, ceremonial headdress of bishops and certain abbots in traditional Christianity. A Mitre hat has two stiffened halves that are shaped like shields and face the front and back. Lappets (two fringed streamers) hang from the back.