ferula

Examples

• All

• The pope held the ferula as he led the procession into the cathedral.

• The ornate ferula symbolized the bishop's spiritual authority over the diocese.

• The ferula is a symbol of authority.

• The bishop held the ferula high during the ceremony.

• The pope held the ferula as he led the procession into the cathedral.

• A silver ferula was presented to the new bishop during the ceremony.

• The ornate ferula symbolized the bishop's spiritual authority over the diocese.

Synonyms

S

staff

vsferula

105 4.5

A long stick used for support or as a sign of authority

is a specific ceremonial symbol carried by bishops or the pope

W

wand

vsferula

7 4.3

A thin rod used in ceremonies to show authority

is the specific ceremonial rod associated with bishops and the pope

B

baton

vsferula

4 5.8

A short thin stick carried by an official to show their authority

is a longer ceremonial staff used by bishops or the pope rather than a short stick

C

crozier

vsferula

• Formal

1 9.9

A staff with a curved top carried by a bishop to show their role in the church

is the ceremonial staff used by bishops and the pope as symbol of office

V

verge

vsferula

• Archaic

1 9.9

A long decorated stick carried to show someone's authority

is specifically the ceremonial staff used by bishops or the pope

C

crosier

vsferula

• Formal

1 9.9

A staff with a curved top that a bishop carries as a sign of office

is the ceremonial staff for bishops and the pope rather than only clergy

Surface Forms

Etymology