It is a length of cloth suspended both front and back from the shoulders of the wearer, often reaching to the knees. It may vary in shape, color, size and style. Monastic scapulars originated as aprons worn by medieval monks, and later became part of the habits for members of religious organizations, orders or confraternities.

2019年1月29日 · In its original form, the scapular is a part of the monastic habit (the outfit that monks wear). It is composed of two large pieces of cloth, connected in the middle by narrower strips of cloth, much like an apron that covers both the front and the back of the wearer.

This Scapular is designed to be worn over the Benediktus Monks Habit by Burgschneider. This long, apron-like tabard was commonly worn by Monks and these came to symbolize a monks devotion to Christ and his monastic order. This scapular is crafted from 100% cotton – from Burgschneider of Germany.

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After the ninth century, a monk received the scapular after the profession of vows, and it became known as “the yoke of Christ” (iugum Christi) and “the shield of Christ” (scutum Christi). While certain modifications were made by the various communities, the scapular was a distinctive part of the religious habit.

The scapular (from Latin, scapula , shoulder) forms a part, and now the most important part, of the habit of the monastic orders. Other orders and numerous religious congregations (both male and female ) have also adopted the scapular from the monastic orders. …

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The scapular (derived from Latin scapulae – shoulders) was initially a normal part of the monk's habit to protect the garment at work; generally speaking it was an apron. The scapular was a piece of cloth with an opening for the head suspended from the shoulders.

2024年7月16日 · A scapular (scapula) is a kind of apron worn by religious orders, such as the Carmelites, and began with the Benedictines to protect their habits as they work. It is a piece of cloth, covering the chest about shoulder width and hangs down over the …

After the ninth century, a monk received the scapular after the profession of vows, and it became known as "the yoke of Christ" (iugum Christi) and "the shield of Christ" (scutum Christi)....