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    Ecclesiastical ring - Wikipedia

    The episcopal ring of the pope is known as the Ring of the Fisherman (Latin: Annulus Piscatoris). Originally the pope's episcopal ring as the Bishop of Rome, it has since become a symbol of papal authority. The origin of the ring design is inspired by Jesus telling St. Peter, who was by trade a fisherman, "I will make you a … See more

    An ecclesiastical ring is a finger ring worn by clergy, such as a bishop's ring. See more

    Certain other offices within the Catholic Church are given the privilege of wearing rings even if they do not partake of the privilege of pontifical vestments. In the Roman Catholic … See more

    • Baciamano kissing the episcopal ring (commentary and photos) See more

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    In Western Christianity, rings are worn by bishops of the Roman Catholic, Anglican and other denominations. Eastern Orthodox bishops … See more

    Wedding rings, or more strictly, rings given in the betrothal ceremony, were common among Christians under the Roman Empire from … See more

     
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