Vimpa
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Liturgical vestment worn by servers in the Roman Rite.
A vimpa is a veil or shawl worn over the shoulders of servers who carry the miter and crosier in liturgical functions when they are not being used by the bishop. The vimpa is used to hold the miter or crosier, thus preventing direct contact with the pontificalia by anyone other than the bishop. The two vimpa-bearers attend the bishop during pontifical Mass, and follow him in procession. Vimpae may take the form of a many-pleated scarf, or a cape-like shawl.
The term is also used to refer to the attendants themselves. A vimpa is occasionally used in the Anglican liturgy when the crosier is carried before the bishop in procession.
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See also: Miter, crosier, & pontifical.
Related: Humeral veil
