Clerical collar

The Kollar (from Latin collare, collar ' ), also Roman collar, called Roman collar, is the white, ring-shaped collar, worn by clerics of various Christian denominations.

Originally Kollar was worn buttoned back to a collarless shirt in black collar of his cassock, so that only a narrow piece of the front was visible. This narrow white piece became independent over time for recognition characters for clergy in the Latin Church.

Contrary to widespread opinion, the Kollar is not a symbol of a celibate life, but a sign of belonging to the clergy. In addition to the celibate Catholic priests and deacons also wear permanent deacons and Anglican priests, Lutheran pastor and deacons, as well as United Methodist pastors which Kollar.

Since the cassock only rarely used as everyday clothing Catholic priest, a Kollarhemd is instead worn with black or dark clothing and serves as characteristic of Christian clerics, although it will not be worn in all denominations. The obligation to support a Kollar is handled differently today in the various denominations. In the Roman Catholic Church clerics are obliged to carry a ' ye a church clothes ".