Aug 4, 2015 · The band across the forehead worn under the coif is known as the bandeau. The veil is the flowing fabric that drapes from the coif down the nun’s back. The wimple is the small …

Nuns belonging to the nursing or teaching orders wear bonnets that look like caps. The nuns cover their heads to avoid vanity and show their full devotion to God. In this article, I invite you …

The habit is bestowed in degrees, as the monk or nun advances in the spiritual life. There are three degrees: (1) the beginner, known as the Rassaphore ('robe bearer') (2) the intermediate, …

Aug 4, 2015 · A nun’s habit usually includes a headpiece that is made up of three parts: a coif, secured by a wimple, with a veil at the back. The tunic of the habit is long enough to reach the …

Aug 19, 2023 · A nun's head covering is a veil or a cornette. A wimple is the piece of cloth that covers her neck, and goes over her head under the veil or cornette.

Because of the cornette, they were known in Ireland as the "butterfly nuns". In the United States, the Daughters of Charity wore wide, white cornettes for 114 years, from 1850 to 1964.

Feb 11, 2025 · For your consideration is one nun's bandeau with plastic stiffener. If you have questions or like more pictures, please let me know. Thanks for looking. Your order should …

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Dec 22, 2015 · A nun’s attire has many elements! Technically, only one piece (the tunic) is the habit itself. Here’s a description of the complete ensemble: White coif: The garment’s …

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