Dear brother Mathai,

 

The correct word is not 'Mumsona', its 'Musnapsa'.(Shirovasthram)

 

Each of the vestments a Bishop or a priest wear has some relation to Bible as

well meaning. The  Musnapsa that a Bishop wear on the head has 13 crosses which

reflects Jesus Christ and his 12 Apostles. It also resembles the painful crown

that laid by jews on Jesus's head during crucification. In earlier days, it was

used to cover entire face of monks so that they dont see the material world. But

later on when the thinking to challenge this world has been the mission so that

Bishops can lead the people in righteous way,they began to use this without

covering the face, instead they put into back. It also symbolise the Crown that

one will be awarded when the Final Judgement comes.



About priests wearing other dresses, in western countries, Formal dress like

Suite is weared by priests 'cause of wheather conditions. Just a white long

dress (loha or vella kuppayam) is not enough to escape from extreme cold

conditions that prevails in most of the western countries. But while dressing,

they use a neck tie which differentiates them from others. Those familiar with

these living conditins would notice that.

 

About the Bishop wearing different colours (red and black) has also some

situational and  authoraterian difference. In Western Culture, only the

ArchBishop in his diocese wear the black dress with a Red Belt which shows his

Authority. Other Bishops wear black dress (black Loha). Their dress will always

has Red colour in thier vestments (either inside of Black loha or outside as

seperate). These due to climatic conditions as well. This red robe has reference

to the Red Robe put on Jesus Christ in front of Pontious Pilate. They (Jews)

teased him while and like that, Bishops who also represents the servants of God

also wears this red robe. Black Robe is refered to as penitance and mourning.



Feel free to forward any questions, will try to answer all. Hope that those well

known on these topic will correct me if am wrong.

 

thanks and prayers,

Eldose T J

#4070

Dear Brother,



Thanks for your clarifications



Yours in Christ



Mathai

ID # 4081



--- In SOCM-FORUM@yahoogroups.com, Eldose Thelappilly Jacob wrote:

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> Dear brother Mathai,

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> The correct word is not 'Mumsona', its 'Musnapsa'.(Shirovasthram)

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