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Toul. Crosiers displayed like jewels in the treasure room of Saint-Etienne Cathedral

Toul. Crosiers displayed like jewels in the treasure room of Saint-Etienne Cathedral

Following the episcopal rings last summer, the cathedral's treasury room is exhibiting thirty bishops' crosiers from different eras until September 21. This exhibition provides an opportunity to closely appreciate the fine craftsmanship of the goldsmiths who crafted these emblematic accessories for bishops, abbots, and abbesses.
These thirty bishop's crosiers come from Angers, Paris, Metz, Liège, Lourdes, Lyon... They can be seen at the cathedral until the Heritage Days weekend. Photo Cédric Jacquot
These thirty bishop's crosiers come from Angers, Paris, Metz, Liège, Lourdes, Lyon... They are on display at the cathedral until the Heritage Days weekend. Photo Cédric Jacquot

How do you recognize a bishop? By his miter, the ring he wears over his white gloves, and of course, his crosier . This pastoral staff, which generally ends in a curve and can be likened to... a jewel.

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