The vimpa is used to hold the mitre or crosier, thus preventing direct contact with the pontificalia by anyone other than the bishop.[1][3]
A vimpa is also used on certain occasions to hold other sacred objects, such as vessels of holy oils.[4]
Design
The vimpa is a narrow, winding shawl or scarf, made of a light fabric (usually silk).[5][2] It is either plain or simply decorated.[1][6] The base colour is usually white, but for certain occasions it may be purple, green, or gold.[4][5][2]
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^ abcdBradshaw, Paul F.; Jennings, Robert (1980). Episcopal Services. Church Literature Association : Alcuin Club/SPCK. pp. 27, 30.
^Lane, Thomas J. (October 2016). The Catholic Priesthood: Biblical Foundations. Emmaus Road Publishing. p. 141. ISBN9781945125096.
^ abElliot, Peter J (2019). Ceremonies Explained for Servers: A Manual for Altar Servers, Acolytes, Sacristans, and Masters of Ceremonies. Ignatius Press. ISBN9781642291025.
^ abcAnson, Peter F. (6 December 2012). Churches - Their Plan and Furnishing. Read Books Limited. ISBN9781447485858.
^Laughlin, Corinna; Turner, Paul; Williamson, D. Todd (30 June 2021). Guide for Servers (Second ed.). Liturgy Training Publications. p. 85. ISBN9781616715793.