Meaning of scapular
Scapular
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Meaning of scapular :
This is an outer garment, worn by members of some religious orders, consisting of a simple open neck collar and cloth that drapes front and back. It symbolizes the willingness of that order to be “yoked to Christ” (see Matthew 11:28-30). It became popular for Christians who are not members of religious orders but who desired to symbolize a willingness to live a deeper spiritual life to wear a symbolic scapular (two small pieces of cloth worn around the neck, front and back, or a medal scapular worn around the neck in the front).
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