Question:
Why do women wear head coverings?

Answer:
First Corinthians 11:5,6 says that if she doesn’t wear one “when praying or prophesying,” she dishonors her head (which is the man, v.3). God gave man the place of leadership and gave woman a different role, though it is not inferior to man. Another reason women are to wear a covering on their heads is “because of the angels,” who are always observing. “Principalities and powers” (speaking of angels) are witnessing God’s order in the assembly (Ephesians 3:10).