2007-08-13 14:10:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The "Roman Collar" or the white band worn around the neck by Catholic priests is a sign of obedience.
The black robe or "cassock" symbolizes their vow of poverty. Black is also the color of death - the priest must "die to himself" and rise to live for the Lord.
2007-08-13 14:16:23 · answer #1 · answered by Veritas 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Veritas' answer is great. But it's not just priests that wear them. They're worn outside of the Catholic church also by, reverends, pastors, etc.
2007-08-13 14:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by CUrias 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am not sure, but they originated the term "ring around the colar"... Dirty, dirty priests.
2007-08-13 16:09:20 · answer #3 · answered by Ultrastooge™ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought they wore them cause they are kind of like dog collars? like, dogs wear collars as a sign that they are a 'servant' and belong to their owner, like a priest is a 'servant' and belongs to god?
2007-08-13 14:17:04 · answer #4 · answered by Lorreign v.2 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
No....
Actually, I don't know why...but it's not because of that lol.
2007-08-13 14:17:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋