Ring kissing

[Liberasit]

Probably not as uncomfortable as it makes many bishops.

Very true

 

[vespasia]

I leave the Holy mystery to God and not humans who have been called to serve.

Live with it because the Bishops and even the Arch Bishops happily do.

 

[Albion]

Oh wow...this is the first Anglican practice I've come across that causes me some real discomfort. Respectfully, why would you kiss the ring of a bishop?

I meet regularly with a retired Anglican bishop for spiritual direction, and I've always wondered at the large ring he wears. It looks gold with a darker center on top and it must be heavy because the "top" part often is sideways on his finger. I always figured it was something to do with his status as a bishop, but I never really had the courage to ask.

Bishops do wear special rings, but kissing them -- although some people do it -- is a practice more commonly associated with Catholicism.

 

[Deacon001]

I leave the Holy mystery to God and not humans who have been called to serve.

Live with it because the Bishops and even the Arch Bishops happily do.

I don't have to live with anything, this is your bag.