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In the early days of the Christian Church, priests wore the same clothes as the rest of society. As fashions changed, the apparel of priests did not and as a result became more distinctive. They wanted to stand apart from other people so the faithful would know them as representatives of the Church. By the sixth century, the black robe ("cassock" or "soutane") became standard dress for priests not because it was a sign of mourning but because it represented the priests' withdrawal from from the whirling glamour of society. The white collar (from the Latin word 'collare' - collar), frequently called a 'dog collar' began to be worn from the eighteenth century onwards and is representative of Jesus as 'the Light of the world' and also His resurrection.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is just simply to show that they are priests. It is to distinguish whether someone is a priest or not.
- There are several theories as to how the collar actually came into play, but in relation to the pope, it seems that the white signifies the lamb that Christ carried on his shoulders.
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∙ 14y agoI asked a priest.
He said it was simply for indentifying someone is a priest. He doesn't when it was designed though.
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∙ 9y agoBecause they are priests.
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Why do you never see priests out and about?
They are. You just don't recognize them. They don't necessarily wear their collars all the time.
Which Catholic priests wear white?
Roman Catholic AnswerReligious priests who wear white habits include Cisterians, Carthusians, and Dominicans. All priests wear a white alb over whatever else they have on when they start dressing for liturgical celebrations. Over that they wear a white chasuble for Christmas, Easter, and feasts of the Our Lord, Our Lady, the angels, and saints who are not martyrs.
What is the cardboard collar that priests wear called?
It's simply called a clerical collar or Roman collar..Catholic AnswerPriests do not wear "cardboard collars", I assume that you are referring to the white collar that you see under their black collar. Originially (and up until recently, I don't know if you can still get them) this was a white linen collar exactly like the ones that men used to wear when collars were detachable. They were fastened on with collar buttons, the only difference was that the clerical collars were worn backwards with the opening in the back. In days gone by, the clergy would just wear this white collar put on backwards above a black shirt - the "tab" that you commonly see came into existence because when a priest wore a cassock, it had a standup black collar with a small opening in the front which showed about an inch or so of the white collar. That look became popular right before Vatican Council II, and now clerical shirts are even made with the black stand-up part to leave only an inch or so of the white collar showing. The linen was starched heavily, just as regular men's collars were. Nowadays, most priests wear plastic collars as they stand up and don't have to be ironed and starched as the old ones did. (Not that old, I remember wearing the starched linen collars in the seminary, and I'm not sixty yet!)
Priests wear confession?
No, they cannot wear Confession...But, they do Hear Confessions. And when they do, they wear a white Alb and a Violet Stole.
What colour clothes do priests wear for normal mass?
purple or white
Why do priest wear priest wear?
in some religions, "white" means "clean" or "pure". priests wear white symbolyzing that they're clean or pure, to please God.
Can rabbits have collars?
Rabbits could wear collars. . . .. but they will not like them and will do anything to try and get it off.
Does a lutheran priest wear a white collar like catholic priests?
Yes, they generally do.
Do Buddhists wear bright colors?
Not all Buddhists wear red and yellow robes, in the same way that all Christians do not dress in black with white Roman collars like priests or wear habits like nuns. The robes are reseved for the lamas, monks and nuns. The average Buddhist lay person fits in well with the culture he lives in - jeans in the USA etc.
What colours do the priests wear in each season for catholic mass?
green, white, red and purple
Why does the Pope wear white?
The tradition of the Pope wearing a white Cassock started with Pope Pius V who was a Dominican, and instead of adopting the red worn by previous Popes, he continued to wear his Dominican Habit [with the distinctions of his Office, of course] Each level of the Church's hierarchy has its traditional color: popes wear white, cardinals wear red, bishops wear violet and priests wear black.
Do you have pictures of Roman priests?
Roman Catholic priests are well recognized by their white collars and black clergyman suits or cassocks, although, some priests have chosen to put aside these identifying garments when not performing their duties and use secular clothes. Priests that actually serve the faithful of the city of Rome have their own particular garb, a cassock with red piping. Follow the links for visual examples.
