
Yodit Tesfu
Encyclopædia Britannica Editor
Yodit Tesfu is the Media Department Administrator at Encyclopædia Britannica. Yodit earned a B.A. in Neuroscience from the University of Chicago where she also explored her passion for film. Yodit values uplifting marginalized communities and making sure untold stories are heard.
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Representing centuries of ecclesiastical tradition, the religious dress worn by clergy and consecrated religious members of the Roman Catholic Church is rich with symbolism, cultural significance, and historical continuity. From humble robes and habits to ornate liturgical vestments, the garments…
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