Corporate Traveler
Amaranth Red Zucchetto (Vatican City, Italia)
Bishop
(from aleteia.org/2017/08/03/how-to-tell-the-difference-between...)
For most of Church history green was the color for bishops. This color is still seen on the traditional coat of arms that each bishop chooses when elected. However, in the 16th century the color was switched to “amaranth red,” which is named so in reference to the color of the amaranth flower. In practicality it more resembles the color fuschia.
Since it is a color similar to purple, it holds a symbolic value that points to the task of the bishop to govern his local diocese.
Besides the color, bishops wearing their cassock can be identified by their same color zucchetto and the pectoral cross hanging over their chest.
Amaranth Red Zucchetto (Vatican City, Italia)
Bishop
(from aleteia.org/2017/08/03/how-to-tell-the-difference-between...)
For most of Church history green was the color for bishops. This color is still seen on the traditional coat of arms that each bishop chooses when elected. However, in the 16th century the color was switched to “amaranth red,” which is named so in reference to the color of the amaranth flower. In practicality it more resembles the color fuschia.
Since it is a color similar to purple, it holds a symbolic value that points to the task of the bishop to govern his local diocese.
Besides the color, bishops wearing their cassock can be identified by their same color zucchetto and the pectoral cross hanging over their chest.