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Catholic Word of the Day: FISHERMAN'S RING, 05-20-15
CCDictionary ^ | 05-20-15 | Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary

Posted on 05/20/2015 9:27:23 AM PDT by Salvation

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FISHERMAN'S RING

 

The Pope's signet ring, used for the sealing of important documents, such as papal briefs. It represents St. Peter fishing and bears the name of the Pope. When he dies, an official document is drawn up testifying that his ring was destroyed. This is done to prevent falsification of briefs.

See Also: RING OF THE FISHERMAN

All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.



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Interesting fact about the destruction of the ring when said Pope dies.

Makes me wonder about Pope Benedict's ring.

1 posted on 05/20/2015 9:27:23 AM PDT by Salvation
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2 posted on 05/20/2015 9:40:03 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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"Makes me wonder about Pope Benedict's ring."

Very interesting thought...

3 posted on 05/20/2015 10:03:38 AM PDT by Grateful2God (Because no word shall be impossible with God. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord...)
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To: Salvation
Found it!

Once Benedict officially relinquishes his papal miter Thursday, his fisherman’s ring will be destroyed using a special silver hammer. The moment symbolizes the end of the Pope’s authority and also serves a more practical purpose.

It is a signet ring, used to officially seal documents and ensure their authenticity.

“This is to make sure no one will forge a document in the Pope’s name after the Pope dies,” said Fordham University theology Prof. Maureen Tilley.

Papal ring used to sign official documents will be destroyed STEPHEN REX BROWN NEW YORK DAILY NEWS 02/26/2013 10:58 PM ET

4 posted on 05/20/2015 10:39:57 AM PDT by Grateful2God (Because no word shall be impossible with God. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord...)
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Thanks for that link. Great pictures there.


5 posted on 05/20/2015 10:47:45 AM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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No problem! I just love him! “Papa Ben”


6 posted on 05/20/2015 10:49:47 AM PDT by Grateful2God (Because no word shall be impossible with God. And Mary said: Behold the handmaid of the Lord...)
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