I am somewhat disturbed seeing the Bishops wearing cap/hat during Liturgical Celebrations when the scripture says, “Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head (Christ) 1 Cor 11:4-5. Crown and Turban are mentioned in Exodus 39:27-31 and Leviticus :7-9 as part of the vestment of Aaron (the High Priest). The Lord also told Aaron and his sons Eleazar and Ithamar, Do not UNCOVER your heads nor tear your clothes, so that you will not die and that He will not become wrathful against all the congregation… for the LORDS anointing oil is upon you. (Lev 10:6-7). Though there are no Biblical records, artists often depict the Apostles and the earliest saints who were bishops wearing “zucchetto” (skullcap worn by bishops) or the Miter (The headdress/headband worn by bishops). The Miter is a sign that the Bishop is the head of a particular Diocese though the Bishop himself is in subjection to the Headship of Christ (Col 1:18; 1Cor 11: 3) - the very reason he (the Bishop) removes both the skullcap and the Miter during Consecration. Symbolically, Miter stands for the Crown St Paul talks about in 2 Timothy 4:7-8 worn by the Bishop who leads his flock in the race to salvation. “For no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was (Heb 5:4). When you look at the Bishop presiding over the Mass therefore, see in Him the Supreme Head and High Priest, Jesus Christ, listen to his teachings, observe them and do them (Acts 2:42; Matt 23:3). May the Lord continue to enlighten our understanding. Be Blessed.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Oct 2013 02:27:52 +0000
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