| MATERIAL | GOLD, SILVER, WOOD |
A bishop's crozier, also known as a pastoral staff, is a ceremonial staff carried by bishops and abbots in Christian traditions. The crozier symbolizes the governing authority and pastoral care of a bishop over their diocese. Its design typically features a long staff with a curved top, often resembling a shepherd's crook, representing the bishop as a spiritual shepherd guiding their flock. Croziers can be made from various materials like wood, silver, or gold, and may be adorned with intricate designs, gemstones, or religious symbols, adding to their significance as both liturgical and symbolic objects.
