In the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, non-Christian clergy, such as some Jewish rabbis in England (such as Rabbi Abraham Cohen, the editor of the Soncino Books of the Bible) would also wear clerical collars. A clerical collar, clergy collar, or, informally, dog collar, [1] [2] [3] is an item of Christian clerical clothing. [4] Overview [ edit ]

a b Percy, Martyn (2006). Clergy: The Origin of Species. p.89. ISBN 9780826482877 . Retrieved 15 December 2020. Peter W. Williams (19 October 2009). America's Religions: From Their Origins to the Twenty-first Century. University of Illinois Press. ISBN 9780252066825. In the local churches, clergy are known officially as 'pastors' or 'associate pastors.' Although their functions are similar to those in other denominations, the Reformed tradition stresses preaching as a central concern, and 'preaching tabs', which project from a clerical collar, are still at times worn with a robe while performing this task. Article on Donald McLeod from Who's Who in Glasgow in 1909, reproduced online at Glasgow Digital Library Stress: The Medical Pet Shirt reduces stress and anxiety, particularly after a traumatic event such as surgery.The Medical Pet Shirt will effectively protect your dog's wounds and bandages, while allowing it to move freely. Skin issues: The Medical Pet Shirt provides protection against skin problems that cause your dog to scratch, such as hot spotsoreczema. Protecting bandages: The Medical Pet Shirt is perfect to protect a wound under a bandage and keep it dry, all while allowing air to circulate around it properly.

The first time you use the Medical Pet Shirt, we recommend closely watching your pet's behaviour. Sometimes, you may have to adjust the vest. We recommend staying with your pet when you first put the vest on, and to play with your dog and distract it, so that it can slowly get used to the vest.Peyton, Nigel; Gatrell, Caroline (2013). Managing Clergy Lives: Obedience, Sacrifice, Intimacy. p.68. ISBN 9781441121257 . Retrieved 15 December 2020. a b Slattery, Kathryn (28 November 2017). 365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids. Thomas Nelson. p.294. ISBN 9780718085650. While it may seem old-fashioned, the clerical collar is fairly modern. It was invented in 1827 by a Presbytarian minister in Scotland! Today is it worn by both male and female clergy from a wide variety of Christian churches around the world, including Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and many others. In the United Kingdom (and other British-influenced countries, such as Canada), full clerical collars have been informally referred to as " dog collars" [2] [13] since the mid-nineteenth century. [14] The term Roman collar is equivalent to "clerical collar" and does not necessarily mean that the wearer is Roman Catholic. [15] Cold temperatures: If your dog has been shaved for surgery or has short hair, the Medical Pet Shirt will provide protection against the cold and allow your dog to maintain its optimum body temperature. According to the Church of England's Enquiry Centre (citing the Glasgow Herald of December 6, 1894), [5] the detachable clerical collar was invented in 1865 by the Rev. Donald McLeod, a Church of Scotland (Presbyterian) minister in Glasgow. [6] [7] [8]

Collars are typically worn by clergy of other groups such as those of the Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian and Lutheran traditions, although many Danish and some Norwegian Lutheran clergy wear the ruff instead. [17] Gallery [ edit ] Viola, Frank; Barna, George (2010). Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices. Tyndale House Publishers. p.153. ISBN 9781414341651.