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DeaconSTICHARION or tunic, EPIMANIKIA or cuffs underneath his STICHARION's broader sleeve, and ORARION or diaconal stole PriestSTICHARION or tunic as an undergarment, EPITRACHELION or priestly stole, ZONE or belt-like cincture girds the STICHARION and passing over the EPITRACHELION holds it in place, EPIMANIKIA or cuffs over the sleeves of the STICHARION, PHELONION or outer cloak, EPIGONATION is a lozenge shaped vestment suspended by a cord from the left shoulder and anging at the right knee, which some consider the pastor's badge of office, and KAMELAVKION or clerical hat (priest) or KAMELAVKION or clerical hat with the EPANOKAMELAVKION or black veil (monk). BishopHis Excellency / Sayedna / Sayidna Nicholas Samra, Auxiliary Bishop and Protosyncellos of Newton's explaination of the three roles of the BishopBishop / Sayedna Nicholas explained that the job of the Bishop is to be the high priest and the chief shepherd of the church. He told how the robes the bishop wears symbolize his role as Ruler, Guardian, and Guide. The three roles are illustrated in the vestments of the Bishop. Bishop / Sayedna Nicholas' explaination was to Saint Elias the Prophet Melkite Greek Catholic Mission Eastern Christian Formation (ECF) Class. VestmentsThe vestments were styled after the official's robes at the court of the Byzantine Emperor. STICHARION or tunic as an undergarment, EPITRACHELION or priestly stole, ZONE or belt-like cincture girds the STICHARION and passing over the EPITRACHELION holds it in place, EPIMANIKIA or cuffs over the sleeves of the STICHARION SACCOS is a short tunic with ample box sleeves. The sides of the Saccos are buttoned with bells. The bells begin at the wrist, go down the sleeve, and down the side to the bottom hem. OMOPHORION is a large, long band of cloth it is marked with crosses and is passed around the neck hanging in front and behind. EPIGONATION is a lozenge shaped vestment suspended by a cord from the left shoulder and anging at the right knee, which some consider the pastor's badge of office. KAMELAVKION or clerical hat with the EPANOKAMELAVKION or black veil. Related itemsA Bishop carries a sheperd's staff. The staff is about mid-chest high and has a small cross bar as a handle. A Bishop wears a mitra or a crown. The crown is embroidered, has small ikons, and is surmounted by a cross. Also, some Archimandrites and Archpriests have the right to the use of the crown. During the Divine Liturgy, a Bishop wears an encolpia. It is a medallion with an ikon of The Theotokos. During the Divine Liturgy, a Bishop does not wear a pectoral cross. At other times, he may wear a pectoral cross. A pectoral cross is not limited to Bishops. Any priest who has a special honor or dignity may wear a pectoral cross. Dikerion are double branch candle sticks (symbolizing the double nature in Christ) and Trikerion are triple branch candle sticks (symbolizing the Trinity) used by the Bishop to give solemn blessings. Bishops rarely wear a Bishop's ring. Bishop-Choir Dress:MANDYAS or mantle, PATERITSA or pastoral staff (The Bishop carries a shorter and simpler staff of wood topped by a simple knob when walking.), KAMELAVKION or clerical hat with the EPANOKAMELAVKION or black veil Vestment ColorBasically the Byzantine Church talks of two colors: bright and dark. Bright is for celebration:
Bright includes white, gold, blue, and green as solids and combinations. The custom is:
Dark is for preparation and non-festive Feasts.
Dark includes red, maroon, purple, and violet. The custom is:
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