Orthodox Vestments
The following are portrayals of Orthodox vestments, particularly what are known as the 'Sacerdotal Vestments', alongside a clarification of their imagery:
Perusers. A short Tunic (Felon), which scarcely covers the shoulders, is put upon the Reader when he is separate by the Bishop, and (at the present time) is once in a while worn with the exception of upon that day. It symbolizes his going under the burden of the Priest-hood, and his dedication to the administration of God. His typical vestments is a Dalmatic (Stikhar).
Sub-Deacons and Deacons. The Dalmatic (Stikhar) and the Stole (Orar). The Dalmatic, a long, straight vestment with wide sleeves, which covers the entire individual, is called "the robe of salvation and the piece of clothing of euphoria. It is symbolical of an immaculate and quiet heart, a spotless life, and the profound bliss in the Lord which streams in this way, in him who wears it. The Stole is a long, wide band of material which is at times worn over the left
shoulder, infrequently crossed upon the bosom and back, on account of the Deacon. The Sub-Deacon wears his Stole constantly crossed, for convenience in the satisfaction of his obligations. Be that as it may, the Deacon ties his Stole about him as a cross in no time before the Holy Gifts are consecrated, subsequently encapsulating the wings of the Angels who serve about the Altar, as the Deacons themselves epitomize the Cherubim and Seraphim. Now and again the Angelic melody, "Heavenly, Holy, Holy," is weaved upon the Stole. The Stole is bound about the Sub-Deacon as a cross at his Ordination, as an image that, through the docility and self control of his individuals and the immaculateness of his heart, he is to put upon him the robe of virtue. The Deacon wears, additionally, the Cuffs (Porutchi), for comfort amid the administration, and to advise him that he should not put his trust in his own quality alone, yet in the right hand of the Lord, the Almighty and forgiving God, and in His quality and help.
Clerics. The Priest's stikhak or cassock (Podriznik), has close sleeves. His Stole (Epitrakhil) comprises of a long bit of fabric like the Deacon's, however more extensive than the last mentioned, which goes round his neck, is joined in front for its whole length, and falls low upon his cassock. It encapsulates the blessing effortlessness of the Priesthood. The Priest, similar to the Deacon, can commend no Office without his Stole. In it, without the Chasuble, he commends the less grave Offices: Lesser Vespers, common Compline, Lauds (Polunotchnitza), the Hours (if the Gospel be not selected to be perused in them); additionally different Prayer-administrations in private residences, for example, that at the introduction of a youngster, and so forth.
The Zone (Poyas) is a kind of belt wherewith the Priest braces himself over his cassock and stole, for comfort in serving the Altar. It is symbolical of the endowment of quality, wherewith God helps him in his service, and urges him to innocence of life. His Cuffs (Porutchi) encapsulate the bonds wherewith the hands of our Lord were bound. The Epigonation (Nabedrennik) is an elliptical bit of brocade, which is suspended upon the hip of a minister, and connotes the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. It is likewise clarified as being symbolical of the towel wherewith the Savior braced himself to wash the supporters' feet.
Religious administrators. A Bishop wears every one of the orthodox vestments of a Priest, spare the Chasuble and Epigonation, his biretta being opposite, dark, and hung with the ascetic shroud or cowl. Set up of the Chasuble a Bishop wears a Dalmatic, which nearly takes after the wide-sleeved Dalmatic of the Deacon. This Dalmatic (Sakkos) is symbolical of Christ's jacket without a crease, woven through and through.
The following are portrayals of Orthodox vestments, particularly what are known as the 'Sacerdotal Vestments', alongside a clarification of their imagery:
Perusers. A short Tunic (Felon), which scarcely covers the shoulders, is put upon the Reader when he is separate by the Bishop, and (at the present time) is once in a while worn with the exception of upon that day. It symbolizes his going under the burden of the Priest-hood, and his dedication to the administration of God. His typical vestments is a Dalmatic (Stikhar).
Sub-Deacons and Deacons. The Dalmatic (Stikhar) and the Stole (Orar). The Dalmatic, a long, straight vestment with wide sleeves, which covers the entire individual, is called "the robe of salvation and the piece of clothing of euphoria. It is symbolical of an immaculate and quiet heart, a spotless life, and the profound bliss in the Lord which streams in this way, in him who wears it. The Stole is a long, wide band of material which is at times worn over the left
shoulder, infrequently crossed upon the bosom and back, on account of the Deacon. The Sub-Deacon wears his Stole constantly crossed, for convenience in the satisfaction of his obligations. Be that as it may, the Deacon ties his Stole about him as a cross in no time before the Holy Gifts are consecrated, subsequently encapsulating the wings of the Angels who serve about the Altar, as the Deacons themselves epitomize the Cherubim and Seraphim. Now and again the Angelic melody, "Heavenly, Holy, Holy," is weaved upon the Stole. The Stole is bound about the Sub-Deacon as a cross at his Ordination, as an image that, through the docility and self control of his individuals and the immaculateness of his heart, he is to put upon him the robe of virtue. The Deacon wears, additionally, the Cuffs (Porutchi), for comfort amid the administration, and to advise him that he should not put his trust in his own quality alone, yet in the right hand of the Lord, the Almighty and forgiving God, and in His quality and help.
Clerics. The Priest's stikhak or cassock (Podriznik), has close sleeves. His Stole (Epitrakhil) comprises of a long bit of fabric like the Deacon's, however more extensive than the last mentioned, which goes round his neck, is joined in front for its whole length, and falls low upon his cassock. It encapsulates the blessing effortlessness of the Priesthood. The Priest, similar to the Deacon, can commend no Office without his Stole. In it, without the Chasuble, he commends the less grave Offices: Lesser Vespers, common Compline, Lauds (Polunotchnitza), the Hours (if the Gospel be not selected to be perused in them); additionally different Prayer-administrations in private residences, for example, that at the introduction of a youngster, and so forth.
The Zone (Poyas) is a kind of belt wherewith the Priest braces himself over his cassock and stole, for comfort in serving the Altar. It is symbolical of the endowment of quality, wherewith God helps him in his service, and urges him to innocence of life. His Cuffs (Porutchi) encapsulate the bonds wherewith the hands of our Lord were bound. The Epigonation (Nabedrennik) is an elliptical bit of brocade, which is suspended upon the hip of a minister, and connotes the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. It is likewise clarified as being symbolical of the towel wherewith the Savior braced himself to wash the supporters' feet.
Religious administrators. A Bishop wears every one of the orthodox vestments of a Priest, spare the Chasuble and Epigonation, his biretta being opposite, dark, and hung with the ascetic shroud or cowl. Set up of the Chasuble a Bishop wears a Dalmatic, which nearly takes after the wide-sleeved Dalmatic of the Deacon. This Dalmatic (Sakkos) is symbolical of Christ's jacket without a crease, woven through and through.
