Enjoy all these marvelous old paintings.
(Courtesy of Fr. Alipius, Klosterneuburger Marginalien)
The Philippi headwear collection is currently the world’s largest collection of clerical, ecclesiastical and religious head coverings and is unique in both its scope and size. You will find examples of headgear from every religious persuasion around the globe, whether ceremonial or worn as part of everyday life. In addition, the collection includes 116 religious objects.
December 30, 2013
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December 22, 2013
Peaked Cap of a Christian Army Chaplain of Prussia during World War I
In the past I published some articles about head coverings worn by religious dignitaries during their service in the army:
Here a peaked cap, worn by Christian army chaplain (Feldgeistlicher) of Prussia
during World War I (1914 - 1918).
Here a peaked cap, worn by Christian army chaplain (Feldgeistlicher) of Prussia
during World War I (1914 - 1918).
Peaked Cap of a Christian Army chaplain (Feldgeistlicher),
made out of grey mottled cloth,
stocking strip in purple
© picture: Wikimedia
December 15, 2013
Biretta in Rosé
Biretta made out of rosé watered fabric with 3 blades (horns, wings) and a rosé pompon
This style of biretta was made upon a special request to correspond with the rosé paraments worn on Gaudete and Laetare
[N.B. The color rosé for a biretta is not according the rules of the Roman Catholic Church.]
Lining inside
December 13, 2013
Chilean Mitre
This mitre carries symbols of the native peoples of Chile:
© picture: Wikimedia
It was made by the hands of Chilean craftsmen and is used during the great celebrations of the Diocese of Chile
Cruz Andina
Andine Cross, originating from the culture of the Andes, is the most common and it symbolizes the eternity of these cultures. Generally it is a symbol used by the "lonko" or chief of a native Latin America people.
Andine Cross, originating from the culture of the Andes, is the most common and it symbolizes the eternity of these cultures. Generally it is a symbol used by the "lonko" or chief of a native Latin America people.
Cruz simétrica
The symmetric cross of equal arms is a complex symbol, representing the sky, the rain and live. It is also a cosmological symbol or a representation of the world.
Diaguitas pattern
Diaguitas pattern