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Sinterklaas
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Sinterklaas |
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His Bishop’s crozier, a symbol of the shepherd tending his flock, reminds us of the Good Shepherd, Jesus, and the example he so graciously invites us to follow. His hat, a mitre, is a sign of his Office as Bishop, as is the ring seen in the photo of Sinterklaas.
The cope and alb and stole
complete the Episcopal symbols, softened and refashioned in
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The Bishop of Myra is esteemed for the
example he set for Christians to follow: in the care he gave to the
distressed and disadvantaged.
the cultural image
of Santa Claus we are more familiar with. On the Sunday nearest St
Nicholas’ Day, it was my custom to give children candy canes, candied croziers, as families bring food to
church for distribution among those in need during a time when the advantaged
have plenty.