Cilice
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 Mary Magdalene in cilice. Polychrome wood carving by Pedro de Mena, Church of San Miguel and San Julian, Valladolid |
A cilice () was originally a garment or undergarment made of coarse cloth or animal hair (a hairshirt) worn close to the skin. It was used in some religious traditions to induce discomfort or pain as a sign of repentance and atonement.
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| The Catholic Encyclopedia on hairshirts The Catholic Encyclopedia on hairshirts www.newadvent.org/cathen/07113b.htm - Web |
| On the Latin word cilicium On the Latin word cilicium penelope.uchicago.edu/.../Cilicium.html - Web |
| Suffering and Sainthood in the Catholic Church Suffering and Sainthood in the Catholic Church www.religious-vocation.com/redemptive_suffering.html - Web |
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