In some religious traditions, a red cassock is worn by certain clerics, especially bishops and cardinals, to signify their rank and authority within the church. Red is often associated with the blood of Christ and is a symbol of sacrifice and martyrdom. Red is also a liturgical color, used at certain times of the church year, such as Pentecost, and on special feast days, such as the Feast of the Holy Cross.
In the Catholic Church, for example,
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