<P> A large umbrella is displayed in each of the Basilicas of Rome, and a cardinal bishop who receives his title from one of those churches has the privilege of having an umbrella carried over his head in solemn processions . It is possible that the galero (wide - brimmed cardinal's hat) may be derived from this umbrella . Beatiano, an Italian herald, says that "a vermilion umbrella in a field argent symbolises dominion ." </P> <P> An umbrella, also known as the umbraculum or ombrellino, is used in Roman Catholic liturgy as well . It is held over the Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist and its carrier by a server in short processions taking place indoors, or until the priest is met at the sanctuary entrance by the bearers of the processional canopy or baldacchino . It is regularly white or golden (the colours reserved for the Holy Sacrament) and made of silk . </P> <P> In several Oriental Orthodox Churches, such as the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, umbrellas are used liturgically to show honor to a person (such as a bishop) or a holy object . In the ceremonies of Timkat (Epiphany), priests will carry a model of the Tablets of Stone, called a Tabot, on their heads in procession to a body of water, which will then be blessed . Brightly colored embroidered and fringed liturgical parasols are carried above the Tabota during this procession . Such processions also take place on other major feast days . </P> <P> Umbrellas with a reflective inside are used by photographers as a diffusion device when employing artificial lighting, and as a glare shield and shade, most often in portrait situations . Some umbrellas are shoot - through umbrellas, meaning the light goes through the umbrella and is diffused, rather than reflecting off the inside of the umbrella . </P>

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