Meaning of the removal of the Mitre during Mass

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This past Easter Vigil at our See, I was trying more or less to follow the removal of the bishop’s mitre during parts of the Mass so as to understand the meaning of it, but I failed to understand.

I recall that he removed the zuchetto for the Consecration, which I take it is done in respect of the Real Presence. But apart from that, the meaning of the removal of the mitre was lost to me. Perhaps it is because I don’t know what exactly the mitre represents?

Anyone care to help me out with this one? Thanks!
 
I always sort of saw it as taking off your hat when you pray, and after digging around a little, that doesn’t seem to be too far from the mark:
The mitre is distinguished from the other episcopal vestments in that it is always laid aside when the bishop prays; for example, at the orationes of the Mass, of the Office, in conferring Holy Orders, at the Canon of the Mass, etc. The reason for this is to be found in the commandment of the Apostle that a man should pray with uncovered head (1 Corinthians 11:4).
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It appears to me that he wears the Mitre as a sign of his authority when talking to the people. He takes it off when talking to God [God is not impressed by his authority. :D].
 
Joe_Kelley said:
It appears to me that he wears the Mitre as a sign of his authority when talking to the people. He takes it off when talking to God [God is not impressed by his authority. :D].
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That’s what I thought, too. For example, doesn’t the bishop don his mitre art the Gospel as a sign of his teaching authority?
 
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That’s what I thought, too. For example, doesn’t the bishop don his mitre art the Gospel as a sign of his teaching authority?
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No, actually, the Mitre is taken off when he hears the Gospel, and he holds the Crosier.

The Mitre is worn, however, for the homily, as a sign of his teaching authority.

Also to be noted, incense symbolises prayer and the Mitre is removed when incensing too.
 
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