Kukulija - Cucullus - Koukoulion - Куколь
The Moscovite koukoulion has evolved through time and the standard "design" today is with seraphim on the forehad and on the two lapels of the veil left and right as worn by the Patriarch today.©...
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BirettaSpanish BonetePileolus (zucchetto, soli deo)
View ArticlePileolus of Frère Jean-Pierre Schumacher
Frère Jean-Pierre Schumacher, TrappistThe Last Monk of Tibhirine, Algeriawearing a crocheted zucchettoFurther Readings:The Seven Brothers of TibhirineDer letze Mönch von Tibhirine
View ArticleHead Coverings of the Bahá'í Faith
For a first introduction to the Bahá'í Faith use Wipidedia.In the beginning Bahá'u'lláh, `Abdu'l-Bahá, Shoghí Effendí Rabbáníand the ancient apostels wore a Tarboush - طربوش with a white scarf wrapped...
View ArticleHistory of the Jewish Shtreimel - שטריימל
The shtreimel is the Jewish hat with the most mysterious story behind it. Today considered as a holy hat which emphasizes the divine in the head of his wearer, the legend has it, that it is the biggest...
View ArticleFranciscan Biretta
Biretta made out of Franciscan brown fabric.This was only made as some kind of souvenir.It is not officially worn.See as well the article:Spanish Bonete for Franciscans
View ArticleMaison Bosc, Paris now online
The famous Maison Bosc, Paris is now onlinewith an own shop.See as well my article:Academic Biretta, Toque, Mortarboard, Tudor Bonnetin which I referred to Maison Bosc, too.
View ArticleBiretta Model "Alipius"
To understand:One of my esteemd readers published a comment on my article:Fashion Headcoverings - Gucci Clergy Hatssaying that it would be nice if the famous Father Alipius of the blog...
View ArticleThe Chortkov Shtreimel (שטריימל)
(c)WikimediaDovid Moshe Friedman(1827-1903)1st Rebbe of ChortkovA shtreimel with a very high and pointy crown.For further details, refer as well to my post:The Shtreimel - שטריימל
View ArticleThe Whole Truth
The Whole Truth... everything you always wanted to know about JewsAn exhibition of the Jewish Museum Berlin from 22nd March until 1st September 2013.I visited the exhibition on Monday, 22th April 2013....
View ArticleExhibition in Poland
A nice exhibition wiht several objects out of the collection of Mr Karol Wozikowskitakes place from 24th April until 31st May 2013 in the museum of the diocese ŁowiczSome impressions you will find...
View ArticleThe Protestant Barett - Looking for pictures
In October 2011 I published an article about"The Protestant (or Evangelical) Barett"I was looking for pictures showing a protestant priest wearing a barett.I only found the following picture:© picture:...
View ArticleFashion Headcoverings - Dolce and Gabbana Clergy Hats
BierttaSpanish BonetePileolus (zucchetto, soli deo)
View ArticleTo Start a Conversation with another Person
This extraordinary biretta lies on the desk of a catholic priest in Florida, USA.It has only one task: to start a conversation with another person!After seeing this biretta his vistors often ask him...
View ArticleHead Coverings of Orthodox Patriarchs: Klobuk (Клобук) and Epanokalimmavko(n)...
Greek tradition: The original (native) Epanokalimmavko(n) [επανωκαλύμμαυκο(ν)] was with a removable veil covering the Kalimmavchi(on) [καλυμμαύχι(ον)]. The veil is placed on the underlying...
View ArticleRussian Klobuk (Клобук) and Kukulija (Куколь)
Very nice picture showing the clergy of theRussian Orthodox Church1.In the middle: Kirill I, Patriarch of Moscow and all the Rus' and Primate of the Russian Orthodox Churchwearing a white kukulija...
View ArticleSummer Cap with Embroidered Cross
In December 2010 I published an articel about the Polish priest kaszkiet.And in February 2013 about a flat winter cap.Now the "Fabryka Czapek i Kapeluszy KASZKIET" offers summer caps in light weight...
View ArticleCamaro in Dark Blue Color
I visisted the PRADO museum in Madrid last Saturday and saw the paintingDoña Isabel la Católica dictando su testamentofromEduardo Rosales.The third person from right is Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros.He...
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