Mitre

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary designation?Ceremonial headdress for bishops and certain abbots
2. What is the etymological origin?From Greek 'mitra', meaning 'headband'
3. Why do bishops wear a mitre only during special events?The mitre is not for everyday wear; it is used for solemn services and important ceremonies to show the bishop’s authority and to honor the sacred duties they have.
4. Where does the word "mitre" come from?The word comes from the Greek word "mitra," which originally meant a headband. Over time it became the name for the special hat bishops wear.

Ecclesiastical: Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.
Liturgical: Concerning the official public worship of the Christian Church.
Apostolic Tradition: The beliefs and practices passed down from the original apostles of Jesus Christ.