Liturgical Arts Journal: The Return of the Spanish Biretta

The Spanish biretta is a nice touch and always a bonus to see. It is a custom that was born in Spain and later carried to her colonies. These images show this style of biretta, courtesy of our good friends from the Institute of the Good Shepherd in Columbia (Istituto del Buen Pastor Colombia).
The Spanish biretta is always in black, with a pompom, and four wings (instead of the usual three). This style is not always seen, even in Latin American countries. A rare and welcome sight, it speaks of authentic "inculturation" in the liturgy.
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