Kalimavkion
A kalimavkion (
Latin
: biretum/birretum).
In the Byzantine Empire the term kamelaukion (καμηλ(λ)αύκιον or καμιλαύκιον) was a more general one for formal headgear, including items worn by the imperial family.
Overview
The kalimavkion is a stiff cylindrical head covering, similar to a
brim. It first came in use after the reforms of Patriarch Nikon in the 1600s.[1] The kalimavkion is worn during services; at other times, the softer skufia
is worn in its place. The specific shape and colouring will differ between the various ethnic traditions:
- In the vest for services, but hieromonks (monastic priests) do not. In the Greek tradition, nunsdo not normally wear a kalimavkion, but rather just the veil.
- In the Patriarch of Moscow instead of the kamilavka wears a white koukoulion, a conical head covering with a monastic veil. The kamilavka was first introduced in the Russian Church in the 17th century but were unpopular with clergy who preferred to wear the skufias.[2] The mailavka was given as a clergy award by decree of Emperor Paul I.[2]
- In the Serbian Orthodox Church clergy of all ranks wear a black kalimavkion which is flat at the top. Monastics wear a black veil over the kalimavkion during services. Bishops wear a black kalimavkion with a wide purple band at the bottom, and remove the veil when they are outside the church.
- patriarchonly.
See also
References
- ^ "7 Types of Orthodox Clergy and Monastic Headwear". The Catalog of Good Deeds. 2018-11-22. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
- ^ a b "Awards for Priests in the Russian Orthodox Church". Good Guys Wear Black | Discerning Your Vocation In The Orthodox Church. 2020-05-16. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- Philippi, Dieter (2009). Sammlung Philippi - Kopfbedeckungen in Glaube, Religion und Spiritualität. St. Benno Verlag, Leipzig. ISBN 978-3-7462-2800-6.
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