Priestly Vestements

The distinctive dress worn by the clergy when performing the liturgy.

Amice (Taylasan): It was originally a hood covering the head and neck. It symbolizes the helmet of salvation resembling the soldier's helmet as a sign of his spiritual vigilance during prayer. It looks like a crown which priests wear while celebrating the liturgy of the Eucharist.

Dalmatic, sticharion* or Alb (Tuniah): A long white linen garment reaching the feet and decorated with crosses on the front, back and borders. It refers to the angel's purity.

Girdle*.

Epitrachelion*.

Stole

a. Deacon's stole.

b. Priest's stole (Patrashil).

Armlets sleeves*.

Phelonion or Supervestment (Bornos).

Crown (Priestly Cap).

Crozier or staff of pastoral authority (Bronze Cross).

Pectoral Cross

Bendictional Cross.