ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MOZZETTA
From Italian, shortened from almozzetta, from Medieval Latin almutiaalmuce.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOZZETTA»
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The Ceremonies of the Roman Rite Described
Over the cassock he wears a white linen rochet. Over this a bishop wears the
mozzetta.13 Bishops wear a pectoral cross, which should hang from the neck by
a green and gold silk cord when the bishop is wearing choir dress. At other times
it ...
Adrian Fortescue, J.B. O`Connell, Alcuin Reid, 2009
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Costume of Prelates of the Catholic Church
Mozzetta- Over Montellettm—8. Comm. 1. Mozeetta is an Italian word derived
from mezzo, which means cut short. The mozzette i an ecclesiastical vestment, a
short cape, which coVers the shoulders, is buttoned over the breast, and to which
a ...
3
Heirs of the Fisherman : Behind the Scenes of Papal Death ...
Pope John Paul II has worn exclusively the simple red model traditionally known
as the “summer mozzetta.” Earlier pontiffs used this garment from Pentecost to
the onset of cold weather. During the cold months they used the “winter mozzetta,
” ...
John-Peter Pham Professor James Madison University, 2004
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Catholic Mass For Dummies
Prelates wear rochets, knee-length garments with narrow sleeves, for non-
Eucharistic functions. A rochet is worn with a mozzetta, a short cape, draped over
it. Like a surplice, a rochet is worn in conjunction with a stole. In recent times, the
pope ...
Rev. John Trigilio, Jr., Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, Rev. Monsignor James Cafone, 2011
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The Catholicism Answer Book: The 300 Most Frequently Asked ...
A mozzetta is a short cape that is worn over a prelate's cassock and it is usually
designed to be elbow length with a round collar. It is fastened by twelve buttons,
signifying the twelve apostles. Usually the color of the mozzetta corresponds to ...
Kenneth Brighenti, John Trigilio, 2007
The. mozzetta. A short cape-like garment to which a small hood is attached; it is
worn by the Pope and by Cardinals, Cathedral Canons etc. Military chaplains in
the Middle Ages wore capes de goer (Norman French for "war capes"); these ...
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The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs
The mozzetta of a canon may, too, be bordered with silk of another colour. This is
commonly the case in France, where a canon's mozzetta is generally black; the
bishops, it is said, disliking the violet one as an encroachment on their privileges.
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Catholic Concerns: Where Does the Road to Rome Lead?
[2] “Mozzetta,” Catholic Encyclopedia, Vol. X, 1911. This is a special red cape
worn by the Pope. In the six winter months, he wears a mozzetta trimmed with
white ermine. In the six summer months he wears a lighter mozzetta without
ermine.
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The Rites of Eastern Christendom
The missal printed at Addis Ababa, however, has the following direction: "The
deacon, having put a crown on his head and being vested in cappa with
mozzetta (lanka), shall say: 'If any should suffer from an unclean mind, let him not
draw ...
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John Paul II For Dummies
mozzetta and camauro (a fur cap not seen since it was regularly worn by Pope
John XXIII [1958–1963]). Today, cardinals are usually seen in either a black
cassock trimmed with a scarlet fascia (sash) and zucchetto (skullcap; see Figure
19-2).
Rev. John Trigilio, Jr., Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, Rev. Jonathan Toborowsky, 2011
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOZZETTA»
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mozzetta is used in the context of the following news items.
US Marines set the example with FET
“The FET was on a volunteer basis,” said 1st Lt. Jennier Mozzetta, a team leader with the 15th MEU's FET. “ passed the word that we are ... «Marines.mil, Jul 15»
Lexington Park man jailed without bond on home invasion charge
... he was arrested this week on the charges including committing a home invasion and committing a first-degree assault on Mozzetta Claude. «So Md News, Jun 15»
Great choices for those drawn to city lifestyle
... in the Mozzetta (£1,725 EPC Band D). It features a vaulted ceiling to the open plan living room / kitchen, which also features three balconies. «Daily Echo, May 15»
First solemn entry of the Archbishop of Malta into Mdina Cathedral in …
... representatives of the Cathedral Chapter of Gozo with their capitular mace bearer, and the members of the Metropolitan Chapter in mozzetta, ... «Times of Malta, Mar 15»
Pope Francis and the Catholic Church, two years later
... use some of the other trappings associated with the papacy – like the gold pectoral cross or red mozzetta (cape) that symbolises authority. «Daily Maverick, Mar 15»
Study in scarlet: NZ Cardinal John Dew's new wardrobe
Normally, cardinals wore a white garment, called a rochet, over the scarlet cassock and an elbow-length scarlet cape, called either a mozzetta ... «The Press, Feb 15»
What's in the Pope's bag? 'Not a key for the atom bomb!'
He first did this after his election as the new leader of the Catholic Church in 2013, where he said he'd “prefer not to” wear the mozzetta, “the ... «GMA News, Jan 15»
The Francis in our lives
... including refusing the traditional papal mozzetta cape upon his election, choosing silver instead of gold for his piscatory ring, and keeping the ... «Inquirer.net, Jan 15»
7000 tango dancers greet Pope Francis on his 78th birth anniversary
... including refusing the traditional papal mozzetta cape upon his election, choosing silver instead of gold for his piscatory ring, and keeping the ... «Manila Bulletin, Dec 14»
Vatican chic today: Out with the ermine, in with the nylon as clergy …
Then there were red mozzetta hoods at €200 a pop; three-pointed hats at €100, zucchetto skull caps and special red socks, as well as a fascia ... «The Independent, Dec 14»
