Western Rite Orthodoxy

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Re: Western Rite Orthodoxy

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Barbara wrote:

There was a confusion between contemporary Archbishop Tikhon of the RTOC and early 20th century Patriarch Tikhon of All Russia.

Quite interesting updates - thank you, NCYet.

I also like the miters especially of the Western Rite. The vestments are pretty, too, but it's the mitre that is so distinctive in my opinion.

And yet Protestants are comparing the mitre with the priests of Dagon.

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Re: Western Rite Orthodoxy

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The Western-Rite mitre has gone through many changes throughout the centuries, this picture is very helpful:

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