noun
- a ceremonial staff carried by bishops and abbots as a symbol of pastoral office, typically curved at the top like a shepherd’s crook
Usage: ecclesiastical
Examples
- The bishop held his golden crosier during the ordination ceremony.
- The ornate crosier was crafted by medieval artisans centuries ago.
- She recognized the abbot by his distinctive crosier and ceremonial robes.
- The museum displayed several ancient crosiers from different European monasteries.
- The newly appointed bishop received his crosier as a symbol of his authority.
- The crosier’s curved top represents a shepherd’s crook, symbolizing pastoral care.