palliums

Meanings

• noun

  A type of ancient Roman cloak, originally made of goat or sheepskin, later of wool, with the edges fringed and fastened by a brooch.

  - "The pallium was the outer garment worn by the early Christian bishops."
  - "The Roman senator wore a pallium when attending formal sessions."

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Variants

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pallia , pallium , palliums

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Etymology

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From Latin pallium, a cloak, from pallere, to be pale, probably because the goat or sheepskin was tanned and therefore lighter in color than other cloaks.

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Trivia

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1. The pallium was originally worn by Roman soldiers as a protective cloak.

2. The Pope wears a white pallium with red crosses as a symbol of his authority.

3. The metropolitan bishops of the Eastern Orthodox Church wear a pallium called a phelonion.

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1. Toga: Another ancient Roman garment, which was a draped robe worn over a tunic.

2. Chasuble: A liturgical vestment worn by a priest or bishop during the Eucharistic celebration.

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In Christianity, the pallium is a liturgical vestment representing the authority of a metropolitan bishop or archbishop. It is worn over the chasuble during the celebration of the Eucharist.

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