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Greek Orthodox Vestments

Greek Orthodox Vestments. Sticharion. Also known as a robe Similar to alb Worn by clergy and acolytes Derived from baptism robe Symbolizes cleanliness Usually white for priests and bishops, unless during particular celebrations Undermost layer for priests/bishops. Orarion.

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Greek Orthodox Vestments

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  1. Greek Orthodox Vestments

  2. Sticharion • Also known as a robe • Similar to alb • Worn by clergy and acolytes • Derived from baptism robe • Symbolizes cleanliness • Usually white for priests and bishops, unless during particular celebrations • Undermost layer for priests/bishops

  3. Orarion • Also called a belt, sash, or stole • Worn by deacons and acolytes • Deacon’s is larger and is wrapped around body • Except while giving Communion • Illustrates that they are to be servers like the angels to God

  4. Epitrachilion • “over the neck” • Also called a stole • Worn by priests and bishops • Worn whenever serving as a priest • Symbolizes the rope that Jesus was dragged from

  5. Epimanikia • Cuffs worn by clergymen • Vary according to rank • Resemble Roman maniple

  6. Phelonion • Similar to a cape • Worn by priests • Symbolizes the robe Christ wore during His Passion • Ribbons symbolize flowing blood

  7. Epigonation • Originated from “knee-protectors” • Represents spiritual sword as a soldier of Christ

  8. Sakkos • “garment of humility” • Worn by bishops • Resembles attire of Byzantine emperors

  9. Omophorion • “shoulder covering” • Worn by bishops • Originally made of sheep wool for warmth • Also symbolizes the parable in which the lost sheep was laid on the good shepherd’s shoulders

  10. Mitre • Can be considered a crown • Worn by bishops • Resembles the crowns worn by Byzantine emperors

  11. Mantle • Outermost cape for bishops • Originally to keep warm • Symbolizes passing down of authority, as Elijah passed down to Elishah

  12. Acolyte Vestments

  13. Deacons’ Vestments

  14. Priests’ Vestments

  15. Bishops’ Vestments

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