Sanbenito
a coat of sackcloth worn by penitents on their reconciliation to the church. Also a loose cloak or upper garment worn by persons condemned to death by the Inquisition on their way to the auto da fé. They were painted over with flames, figures of devils, the person's own portrait, etc.; or in the case of those who expressed repentance for their errors, with flames directed downward. Those worn by Jews, renegades, and sorcerers bore a St. Andrew's cross in red on back and front. a