The answer
The bishop represents Christ; he is the icon of Christ. So, when he is vested, the people chant this hymn to honor Christ whom he is representing.Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)
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Hymns
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The question
What do the words of the hymn "Nicavev" in the presence of a bishop or pope signify?
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Questions answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab) of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. Question 2251 on the Diocese’s Q&A site. Questions and answers © Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States. All rights reserved.