Fanon
The fanon is a special piece of clothing used in the Catholic Church during important religious ceremonies. It is mostly worn by the Pope but can also be worn by the Patriarch of Lisbon.[1][2][3]
Description
[change | change source]The fanon is made of two round pieces of cloth, usually silk, with stripes of gold and white. It is worn over the chasuble and looks like a short cape or wide collar. One part of the fanon goes in the front, and the other part goes on the back. There is a small hole for the stole to pass through, which is worn under the fanon.[1][4][5]
History
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The fanon has been used by the popes for many centuries, starting in the early Middle Ages. It was worn during special Masses (e.g. pontifical Mass) as a symbol of the pope's authority. The fanon showed the special role of the pope as the leader of the Catholic Church.[1][3][4]
Over time, the fanon became less common. However, some popes, like Pope Benedict XVI, brought it back during certain religious services.[4]
Related pages
[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Fanon". www.newadvent.org. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ↑ "Patriarch of Lisbon". I komu to przeszkadzało?. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Fanon". Wyższe Seminarium Duchowne w Płocku (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "The Return of the Papal Fanon". Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ↑ "The Fanon of the Pope". www.dieter-philippi.de. Retrieved 2024-10-24.