In its modern form in Western Christianity, the mitre is a tall folding cap, consisting of two similar parts (the front and back) rising to a peak and sewn together at the sides. Two short lappets always hang down from the back.

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?

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2023年1月16日 · The mitre is one of the most recognizable symbols of prelates of the Church, specifically of bishops up to the Roman pontiff himself -- though, traditionally, it must be noted that it was also utilized as a special privilege given to certain minor prelates such as select cathedral canons, abbots and some others.

2024年8月11日 · The mitre, a distinctive headpiece worn by certain religious leaders, carries an immense historical and cultural weight. Its importance spans from ancient traditions to contemporary religious practices, making it a symbol rich with meaning and significance.

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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.

A mitre is a liturgical headdress worn by Roman Catholic bishops and abbots and some Anglican and Lutheran bishops. It has two shield-shaped stiffened halves that face the front and back. Two fringed streamers, known as lappets, hang from the back.

2012年3月23日 · The miter, also spelled mitre, in Orthodox Christian usage is a type of head-covering worn by certain clergy of the Orthodox Church as a part of their ceremonial dress. The word is derived from the Greek μίτρα, meaning a 'headband' or 'turban'.

2017年6月29日 · The more prominent hat that bishops wear is the miter and denotes the authority of the bishop. While often connected to the liturgical headgear of the Jewish High Priesthood, most historians...