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Liturgical Use of Rings

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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(1) Bishops, cardinals, and abbots wear a ring, "the seal of faith," as a pledge to the Church.

(2) Plain rings are worn by certain orders of nuns.

(3) Conferring the ring is part of the marriage ceremony, symbolizing union.

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Entry for 'Liturgical Use of Rings'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​l/liturgical-use-of-rings.html. 1910.
 
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