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Some of the large fancy and ornate crosses worn by the clergy are a sign of their office and importance of their position in the church. It is part of their fancy regalia and plays no part in what they feel in their hearts, but to place themselve above their fellow man. This writer believes in a living Christ, and not a dead one which the cross represents.
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∙ 14y agoThe cross that a bishop wears is called a Pectoral Cross. It is also worn by abbots, cardinals, and the pope. The name comes from the Latin word pectus, which means to be near the breast. The bishop's cross is called this because he wears it, not surprisingly, on a chain on his chest near his heart. In the days of the early Christians, the Pectoral Cross used to have a relic of a martyr or saint, or even of the Cross that Jesus died on. Today however, not all Pectoral Crosses contain such precious objects.
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What is the cross worn by a bishop or abbot?
Pectoral Cross.
What is the cross worn by the bishop or abbot called?
Pectoral Cross
Is the cross worn by the bishop or abbot?
The cross is worn by the bishop as it is the sign of religious might. He is the head of the church and deserves to wear the cross as he is the "king" of the church. Instead of wearing a crown as this sign he wears a cross for his royalty withing the church committee.
What is the cross that the bishop or abbot wear?
pectoral cross
What is an abbot-bishop?
An abbot-bishop is a person who holds both posts of abbot and bishop simultaneously.
When was George Abbot - bishop - born?
George Abbot - bishop - was born on 1562-10-19.
When did George Abbot - bishop - die?
George Abbot - bishop - died on 1633-08-05.
Is an abbot the same as a bishop?
No, an abbot is the monk who is the leader of a monastery while a bishop is the head of a diocese.
What is an abbot on the cross?
An abbot on the cross is another term for a brothel bully, a term used in British slang for a man who is employed by a brothel as the equivalent of a bouncer.
What is the difference a priest and a abbot?
A priest is the second Order of the ordained ministry, between Bishop and deacon. An abbot is head of a monastery, he may or may not be a priest.
What does officiating prelate mean in the Catholic Church?
Catholic AnswerA prelate, in the Catholic Church, is a Bishop, an abbot, or certain clerical superiors, such as provincials, guardians, and priors of some religious Orders. An officiating prelate just means a bishop or abbot who is the chief celebrant at Mass.
What is the difference between an Abbey and a Cathedral?
Roman Catholic AnswerA Cathedral is a particular Church in every diocese that is the Bishop's Church, it takes its name because of the Cathedra which is in that Church. A Cathedra is a bishop's throne. A abbey is the church of a monastery that is headed by an abbot or abbess. It should be obvious from whence it takes its name.
