Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In the Gr. Ch., a priest's stole, as distinguished from the orarion, or deacon's stole.
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- noun The liturgical
vestment worn bypriests andbishops of theOrthodox Church as the symbol of their priesthood, corresponding to the Westernstole .
Etymologies
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The bishop wears over his cassock the sticharion our alb; it is often of silk and coloured; then the epitrachelion, a stole of which the two ends are sewn together and hang straight down in front, with a loop through which the head is passed.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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The sticharion and epitrachelion are held together by the zone (girdle),
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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The priest wears the sticharion, epitrachelion, zone, and epimanikia.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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I was vested in riassa, epitrachelion, and phelonian (in other words: long black robe, decorative stole and sort of a liturgical cape); I'm saying the words: "By the sprinkling of this Holy Water, may every evil action and demon be put to flight …" and the choir and parishioners are chanting the Theophany hymn.
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(over his cassock) the epitrachelion and phainolion.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
brookes commented on the word epitrachelion
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The stole worn by priests and bishops in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches. It is a long strip of cloth worn around the neck with the ends sewn together, symbolizing the yoke of Christ.
Example Usage: "Before beginning the liturgy, the priest kissed his epitrachelion and solemnly placed it over his shoulders."
August 26, 2025
brookes commented on the word epitrachelion
Example Usage:
The bishop placed the epitrachelion around the new priest's neck, symbolizing the receiving of sacerdotal grace.
During the sacrament of confession, the priest drapes his epitrachelion over the penitent's head as a sign of forgiveness.
The intricately embroidered epitrachelion was a cherished heirloom, passed down within the monastery for generations.
August 28, 2025