The term scapular as used today refers to two specific, yet related, Christian sacramentals, namely the monastic and devotional scapulars, although both forms may simply be referred to as “scapular. Monastic scapular is a somewhat large length of cloth suspended both front and back from the shoulders of the wearer, often reaching to the knees. It may vary in shape, color, size and style. It originated as aprons worn by medieval monks, and were later extended to habits for members of religious organizations. It now form part of the habit of monks and nuns in many Christian orders.The “devotional scapular” is a much smaller item and evolved from the monastic scapular. These may also be worn by individuals who are not members of a monastic order and the Roman Catholic Church considers them sacramentals. It typically consists of two small (usually rectangular) pieces of cloth, wood or laminated paper, a few inches in size, which may bear religious images or text.
A scapular is a sacramental that looks like two small pieces of wool cloth connected by string that is worn over the neck, either under or over one’s clothing (typically under the clothing), such that one piece of cloth hangs over the chest, and the second piece of cloth hangs over the back
Roshani Mishra
The term scapular as used today refers to two specific, yet related, Christian sacramentals, namely the monastic and devotional scapulars, although both forms may simply be referred to as “scapular. Monastic scapular is a somewhat large length of cloth suspended both front and back from the shoulders of the wearer, often reaching to the knees. It may vary in shape, color, size and style. It originated as aprons worn by medieval monks, and were later extended to habits for members of religious organizations. It now form part of the habit of monks and nuns in many Christian orders.The “devotional scapular” is a much smaller item and evolved from the monastic scapular. These may also be worn by individuals who are not members of a monastic order and the Roman Catholic Church considers them sacramentals. It typically consists of two small (usually rectangular) pieces of cloth, wood or laminated paper, a few inches in size, which may bear religious images or text.
shivangi nupur
A scapular is a sacramental that looks like two small pieces of wool cloth connected by string that is worn over the neck, either under or over one’s clothing (typically under the clothing), such that one piece of cloth hangs over the chest, and the second piece of cloth hangs over the back