Every Easter Monday, the doge headed a procession from St. Mark's basilica to the convent of San Zaccaria, where the abbess presented him with a new camauro crafted by the nuns.

From the end of the 18th century, this emblem of rank and dignity was only occasionally carried on in the arms of Venetian noble families (Vendramin, Sagredo, Giustiniani).

It replaces the mural crown that is present on the coat of arms of other Italian cities.The Venetian Doges were appointed for life by the city-state's aristocracy.

It was placed on his head by the youngest member of the Great Council, with the following address: Accipe coronam ducalem Ducatus Venetiarum ("Receive the ducal crown of the Dogeship of Venice").

The doge then wears this horned cap in all circumstances where the dignity and power of the Republic are expressed, in particular on Easter day and during the feast of the Ascension, for the Marriage of the Sea ceremony.