Gloves, Episcopal

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• Episcopal Gloves —     Episcopal Gloves     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Episcopal Gloves     Liturgical gloves (chirothecœ, called also at an earlier date manicœ, wanti,) are a liturgical adornment reserved for bishops and Cardinals. Other ecclesiastics, including… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Episcopal Gloves — The Episcopal gloves or Pontifical gloves ( chirothecœ , called also at an earlier date manicœ, wanti ) are a liturgical adornment normally reserved in the Roman Catholic Church for bishops and cardinals. Other ecclesiastics, including abbots,… …   Wikipedia

• Gauntlet (glove) — Gauntlet is a name for several different styles of glove, particularly those with an extended cuff covering part of the forearm. Gauntlets exist in many forms, ranging from flexible fabric and leather gloves, to chainmail and fully articulated… …   Wikipedia

• Consecration — • An act by which a thing is separated from a common and profane to a sacred use, or by which a person or thing is dedicated to the service and worship of God by prayers, rites, and ceremonies Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006.… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Vestments — • According to the rules of the Church or from ecclesiastical usage, are to be worn by the clergy in performing the ceremonies of the services of the Church Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Vestments     Vestments …   Catholic encyclopedia

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• Pontificalia — • Episcopal insignia which are rightfully worn by bishops alone Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Pontificalia     Pontificalia      …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Bishop — A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. The office of bishop is one of the three ministerial offices within Christianity, the other two being… …   Wikipedia

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• Abbot — The word abbot, meaning father, is a title given to the head of a monastery in various traditions, including Christianity. The office may also be given as an honorary title to a clergyman who is not actually the head of a monastery. The female… …   Wikipedia