Miter "Crown with Evangelists"

Miter "Crown with Evangelists" — an Orthodox bishop's headdress richly adorned with images of the four Evangelists

The Miter "Crown with Evangelists" is a distinctive liturgical headpiece designed specifically for Orthodox bishops, symbolizing spiritual authority and featuring representations of the four Holy Evangelists.

Characteristics

• Headdress in the form of a crown
• Decorated with icons or images of the four Evangelists: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
• Intended for hierarchical use in Orthodox Christian worship

This miter is worn during Divine Liturgies and major Orthodox services, underscoring the bishop’s role as a successor of the Apostles and a custodian of the Gospel within the church sanctuary.