Miter Bakhita MT138

CONCEPT

The miter (or mitre) is a pontifical insignia worn by the prelates of the Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican Church, be they: abbots, bishops, archbishops, cardinals and the Pope. It is the covering of the head of the prelate in a liturgical ceremony. It consists of two pieces of firm / flexible material (kind of pentagonal), in which a fabric is applied that is sewn from the sides and lined inside. The two upper ends (cusps) are free when the sides are compressed allowing to be placed on the head. Infulae (lappets), are the two pendant bands at the back.

Since the Second Vatican Council, the mitre has been reduced to two types:         

1.- The precious mitre, which is used on all occasions when the simple mitre is not required.                                                                                  
2.- The simple mitre or White, that is used with black or purple vestments,  or when the bishop is not the main concelebrant.     
                           
Mitre (or miter) sizes are according to the head circumference measurement.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Miter Bakhita MT138. Made from jacquard, lightweight fabric. It was developed in the traditional model with just 20cm in height. Much appreciated by bishops of greater stature. Interior finish in soft leather and satin lining. Available in white in sizes 54 to 63.

TIPS FOR CLEANING AND CONSERVATION

- DON'T WASH, dry clean in specialized laundries;
- PASS on the wrong side of the fabric, using only a steam iron at a moderate temperature as indicated on the product composition and conservation label.
- After using the vestment, let it rest for an hour outdoors;
- Hang on good hangers (jacket type);
- Do not keep wrapped in plastic for a long time;

IMPORTANT!
DON'T IRON ON: Prints, embroidery, gallons and metallic fabrics.