Crosier (noun)

1. A ceremonial staff carried by bishops and abbots as a symbol of their spiritual authority.
2. A staff carried by a bishop or abbot as a symbol of his office.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french crosier, from medieval latin crosaria, from latin crosus "bent, curved", from croceus "of gold or saffron".

Examples:

1. The bishop held his crosier as he gave the blessing.
2. The abbot's crosier was made of gold and encrusted with precious stones.
3. The crosier is an important symbol of a bishop's spiritual authority.
4. The crosier is carried by the bishop or abbot in processions.
5. The crosier was passed down through generations of bishops.