Why Do Mennonites Wear Bonnets (What Is The Symbolic Meaning Of Bonnets)? What is the biblical basis for Mennonite women wearing bonnets? The most frequently cited biblical basis for the wearing of head coverings, including bonnets, comes from the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, specifically chapter 11, verses 2-16. In this passage, Paul discusses the importance of head coverings for women during prayer and prophecy. He writes, “But every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered…

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