The Bestowal of the Pallium

Book Title: Pontificale Romanum Clementis VIII. pont. max. iussu restitutum atque editum

Author: Catholic Church

Image Title: The Bestowal of the Pallium

Description: This engraving is the last in a series of twelve illustrating the consecration of a bishop. The ceremony of bestowal of the pallium must take place in the new bishop’s own diocese. The pallium is a long woolen cloth embroidered with six small black crosses sent to the bishop by the pope. Here the new bishop kneels before the presiding bishop, who places the pallium over his chasuble.

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