This to any who are interested. I've noticed a significant lack of mention of the 'coif', which is an integral part of the habit of the Benedictines nun's attire, with the wimple and the one or two part veil. It was explained to me, by the historian of an abbey, that their habit dates from their founding by Benedict and has been kept in that style. In that habit the head covering consists of the three or four pieces mentioned. We did not discuss the meaning of these pieces or the purpose or symbols of them, if any - and I'm sure there are.. Audy
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