Black Zucchetto SL002

CONCEPT

The Zucchetto or Skullcap is a silk cap worn by bishops and other clerics. The bishops wear it violaceous, the cardinals red, and the Pope, white. The name derives from the expression "soli Deo", that is, only before God. Therefore, they should always wear it and take it off before the Blessed Sacrament. At Mass, they should take it off at the beginning of the preface and put it back on after Communion. Cardinals and bishops also remove their skullcap when they greet the Holy Father, as a signal  of respect. Presbyters who are bishops-elect (appointed, but not yet consecrated), usually wear the purplish skullcap when celebrating Holy Mass. In some places, when the news of their election is made known, they receive the skullcap from another bishop.

DETAILS OF THE PRODUCT

Black Zucchetto SL002. Made of excellent 100% cotton fabric. Available in black and in sizes S, M and L.

Color: Black                                                                                                  

Measures (diameter):                                                                                                      

S: 15.5 cm                                                                                                                  

M: 16 cm                                                                                                                     

L: 17 cm