Miters

Mitres are the headdress of priests and bishops. This is an element of clothing symbolizing the Savior’s crown of thorns and the golden crown that is put on the heads of the righteous in the Kingdom of Heaven.

You can buy a mitre or order individual production of a headdress in our atelier. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the catalog right now.

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What does the mitres look like for priests?

The headdress is decorated with four icons around the perimeter: the Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Mother of God, St. John the Baptist, as well as one of the revered saints. At the top of the miter there is usually a round icon of the Holy Trinity or angel faces. If the headdress belongs to a bishop, then a small cross is placed on the top of the head.

Orthodox and Catholic miters differ among themselves. The headdress of a Catholic priest resembles the tip of a blade, while the headgear of an Orthodox priest resembles a dome topped with a cross.

The color of the miter and its decorations can be different. The most popular shades of headdress are blue, red, white, green, black.

Priest’s miter: history

Miters were worn even in those times when the Church and the state were indivisible. Then the miter for the priest was the heir to the imperial crown. It symbolized not only the church minister’s belonging to God, but also his authority.

Initially, miters in Orthodoxy were worn only by patriarchs. Later, the tradition changed. Now the headdress is worn by representatives of monasticism and the episcopate.

5 reasons to buy a miter at the “RYZA” atelier

Making a miter is a painstaking process that requires great professionalism. Each element of the miter needs special attention. But this matter is within the power of our masters. The “RYZA” online store offers to buy a miter inexpensively. The workshop has been creating church vestments since 2003. Atelier clients receive:

  1. The largest selection of fabrics, accessories for church vestments. You can choose the shade, decoration of the miter, based on personal preferences.
  2. An individual approach to the order – if the necessary miter is not available, we will make it just for you.
  3. The optimal price — the price of the mitre will pleasantly surprise you, because you buy clothes directly from the manufacturer, without intermediaries.
  4. Delivery across Ukraine and abroad. We send your orders by popular transport companies.
  5. Consultations and help in choosing – atelier managers will be happy to answer all your questions.

Have a nice shopping!