Origins of the papal tiara Origins of the papal tiara The origins of the Papal Tiara remain somewhat nebulous and clouded in mystery. The word "tiara" itself occurs in the classical annals to denote a Persian headdress, particularly that of the "great king." A "camelaucum" which was similar in shape to papal tiaras, was part of court dress in Byzantium. Given that other rituals associated with the Papal Coronation, notably the use of the sedia gestatoria, were copied from Byzantine and eastern imperial ceremonial, it is likely that the tiara is also of Byzantine origin. A form of papal crown is first mentioned in the
Religion in Jersey 43% Catholic, and the remaining 13% another Christian denomination. In addition to the Church of England, the island is host to the following faith groups: Those who are not religious and wish to exchange ideas on Humanist and Secular matters have an active local group which holds discussions in their Yahoo group as well as meeting for lunches in local restaurants. Religion in Jersey Despite its small size, the population of Jersey is made of people with a diverse range of religions and beliefs. Traditionally seen as a Christian island, Jersey's established church is the Church of England, and Anglicanism