Miter "Cross in a Wreath"

Miter "Cross in a Wreath" – Liturgical Headwear for Orthodox Hierarchs

The Miter "Cross in a Wreath" is a distinctive ceremonial headpiece for Orthodox bishops, adorned with a cross encircled by a wreath motif.

Characteristics:

• Ornamental cross placed at the center, surrounded by a wreath design
• Traditional high-domed miter shape
• Symbolic liturgical headwear for canonical hierarchy

Liturgical Use and Placement:

This miter is used during the Divine Liturgy and other church services, emphasizing episcopal authority and serving as a central element of the bishop’s vestments within the Orthodox temple.