Saturday, December 20, 2008

The all-hallowed doctoral biretta...


From S. Teresa on the Corso d'Italia...the four wings on the hat indicate it is that of a doctor of the sacred science (of theology).
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Anonymous said...

Four wings are worn also by all German priests and deacons; I was told that is due to the fact that German universities used to be (are?) highly prestigious, and every seminarian is required to pass a difficult, comprising philosophical and theological exam. I would like to be told if that is the true reason; who knows?

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