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This mitre is part of the valuable collection of D. Jos\u00e9 Vieira Alvernaz, consisting of religious and personal objects and documents, donated to the Museu de Angra do Hero\u00edsmo in 1990 by his brother, Monsignor Manuel Vieira Alvernaz.<\/p> \n

D. Jos\u00e9 Vieira Alvernaz (1898\u20131986) was a prelate from Pico who held the positions of Bishop of Cochim, Titular Archbishop of Cranganor, Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, and Patriarch of the East Indies. He is considered one of the most prominent figures of the Portuguese presence in India during the 20th century. He played an important moderating role in the process of annexation of the territories of Goa, Daman, and Diu by the Indian Union, sometimes acting against the dominant power, and became known for his proverbial charity and direct contact with the local populations.<\/p> \n

The mitre is a head covering composed of two rigid pieces, oval, triangular, or pentagonal in shape, joined with fabric. From the back hang two narrow strips, called lappets. Made from rich fabrics and deeply ornamented, it is part of the episcopal insignia used in ceremonies by bishops, archbishops, certain abbots, and popes.<\/p> \n

This example is made of cardboard covered with silk damask, satin embroidered with silver thread, gold-thread \u201csoutache,\u201d and glass stones in various colors. Both faces are embroidered with vegetal motifs. On the front, there are two circles: one with the patriarch\u2019s coat of arms and the other with a pelican, symbolizing the sacrifice of giving one\u2019s life out of love and charity. The back features two additional circles: one with the initials ISH associated with the name of Jesus, and the second with an M for Mary.<\/p> \n

The piece belongs to the Textiles Collection of the MAH and was exhibited in 2011 in the exhibition \u201cD. Jos\u00e9 Alvernaz | Patriarch of the East Indies.\u201d The exhibition catalog is available online on the Museu de Angra do Hero\u00edsmo website: https:\/\/museu-angra.azores.gov.pt\/…\/Jose-Vieira<\/a>…<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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