Bishop mitre

A bishop hat is called a mitre. It is the ceremonial headdress of bishops in the Roman Catholic Church and is used to designate their position within the Church. A bishop hat is a tall folding cap with a front and back rising up to a peak and sewn together at the sides.

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A kind of folding-cap consisting of two like parts, each stiffened by a lining and rising to a peak; these are sewn together on the sides, but are united above by a piece of material that can fold together

Photo about Detailed view of catholic bishop´s headdress, holy mitre Belem, Lisbon, Portugal. Image of cape, father, coat - 65466852

With so many feasts that celebrate a bishop or pope, like today's Feast of the Chair of St. Peter, paper miters come in handy for many occas...