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Priest Vestments

Jesus Christ told the Apostles to “…go and make disciples of all nations…”

Mat 28:19. They travelled throughout the world and ordained many Bishops, who in

turn ordained Priests to spread God’s message. Priests serve God’s Church on earth.

We can follow God’s path and receive the Holy Sacraments from our Priest. They have

received the Grace of the Holy Spirit to celebrate Services. When they do this, they wear

sacred clothing called vestments.

Epigonation

This is a diamond-shaped cloth that hangs

from the belt (zoni). It is awarded to Priests

Cape (Phelonion)

that have attained special status in the

This cape reminds the Priest

church. It’s like a shield and reminds the

of Jesus’ mantle during His

Priest that he is a kind of warrior in a

Passion and the ribbon edging

spiritual battle to spread the Faith.

on it symbolize His blood. The

Priest feels God’s glory when

he puts this last garment on.

Stole (Epitrachelion)

This stole hangs around

the Priest’s neck and is tied

together down the front. This

is the Priest’s main vestment

and he wears it during every

Cuffs (Epimanikia)

service that he celebrates.

These cuffs are placed on the Priest’s

There are threads along the

wrists. They represent God’s hands

bottom that symbolize the

helping him celebrate the Faith with

Christians who depend on

Power and Grace. They also remind us

God’s Grace that they receive

all when Jesus’ hands were tied during

through the Sacraments.

His Passion.

Tunic (Stiharion)

This tunic is usually light

in colour and symbolizes

Belt (Zoni)

purity of soul, happiness,

This belt symbolizes that the Priest

and salvation.

is ready and wiling to serve God.

We Learn About Vestments in the Bible

“Make sacred garments for your brother Aaron to give him dignity and honor. Tell all the skilled workers to whom

I have given wisdom in such matters that they are to make garments for Aaron, for his consecration, so he may

serve me as priest. These are the garments they are to make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic,

a turban and a sash. They are to make these sacred garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so they may

serve me as priests. Have them use gold, and blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and fine linen.”

Exodus 28:2-5

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