Veil

Faith Q&A › Metropolitan Youssef › Prayer, Fasting and Worship

4 questions

• QWhy do women wear veils over their heads during the Divine Liturgy?
• QWhat is the church's viewpoint regarding women covering their head during the Divine Liturgy? Should they do so while praying at home?
• QIs it right or wrong to wear a veil outside of church?
• QDuring church, why should women cover their heads?

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