veghar

English
Catholicos Vazgen I wearing a veghar.

Etymology

From Armenian վեղար (vełar).

Noun

veghar (plural veghars)

  1. The pointed conic cowl worn by the celibate clergy of the Armenian Apostolic Church, including abeghas, bishops and the catholicos.
    • 1913, Adrian Fortescue, The Lesser Eastern Churches, page 436:
      All wear this, but only the celibate priests and higher clergy may cover it with a large black veil (veghar) which hangs down behind.

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