Bible Dictionaries
Liturgical Use of Rings

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

(1) Bishops, cardinals, and abbots wear a ring, "the seal of faith," as a pledge to the Church.

(2) Plain rings are worn by certain orders of nuns.

(3) Conferring the ring is part of the marriage ceremony, symbolizing union.

Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Liturgical Use of Rings'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​l/liturgical-use-of-rings.html. 1910.