Pontifical Georgian College The principal theological seminary of the United Roman-Ruthenian Church DOCTORAL REGALIA Doctoral regalia is used by both clerical and lay doctors and worn in the same manner. The regalia consists of a black toga worn open (laity) or the house cassock (clergy), over which is worn a red chimere. Over that is worn an academic hood, which is trimmed in red velvet and lined in the colour of the field of study. The colours are scarlet for Sacred Theology, Roman purple for Canon Law, royal blue for Sacred Philosophy, and white for Sacred Letters.  The cap for laity and clergy below the rank of bishop is black velvet of Renaissance style, with a red cord and tassels.  Convocation dress: Laity wear the regalia over a black suit or morning dress. Regular clergy wear the regalia over their house cassock, with the doctoral biretta trimmed in the colour of the field of study. Prelates wear the house cassock with toga or ferraiolo proper to their rank and either the doctoral biretta trimmed in the colour of the field of study or their regular biretta, kamilavka, or skufia. Those of the rank of bishop and above do not use the doctoral biretta, but only their regular biretta, kamilavka, or skufia. Festive dress: Laity wear the regalia over a black suit with winged-collar shirt and white bow tie. Regular clergy wear the regalia and doctoral biretta trimmed in the colour of the field of study. Prelates wear the choral habit proper to their rank and either the doctoral biretta trimmed in the colour of the field of study or their regular biretta, kamilavka, or skufia. Those of the rank of bishop and above do not use the doctoral biretta, but only their regular biretta, kamilavka, or skufia. The festive dress is worn at solemn ceremonies, such as the conferral of degrees. Doctoral regalia of lay doctors.     [Pontifical Georgian College Main Page]     DISCLAIMER AND LEGAL NOTICES