The mitre, a tall, pointed headdress, is a sacred object used in Catholic worship. Its two points often represent the Old and New Testaments. Made of stiff fabric, it's usually richly embroidered. In Catholic worship, it's used in liturgy, specifically by bishops and certain abbots. The mitre’s symbolic meaning signifies authority and spiritual dignity, representing the bishop's role as teacher and shepherd. Its presence elevates the liturgical act.