Byzantine Liturgical Vestments for Priests & Bishops

Biblical Symbolism & Prayers For Putting On Each  Priestly Vestment of the Byzantine Rite:

STICHARION: (White ALB for priests in Latin Rite) "My soul shall rejoice in the Lord, for He has clothed me with the garment of salvation; He has covered me with the robe of joy; He has set a crown on my head like a bridegroom, and like a bride He has adorned me with ornaments" (Isiah 61:10)

EPITRACHELION: ( STOLE for priests in Latin Rite) "Blessed is God who pours His Grace upon His priests; It is like the ointment which ran down the beard of Aaron, the ointment which ran down to the fringe of his clothing" (Psalm133:2)

ZONE: ( CINCTURE for priests in Latin Rite): "Blessed is God Who girds me girds me with strength and makes my way blameless; Who strengthens my feet as the deer and sets me upon high places." (Psalm 17:32)

EPIMANIKIA: (Removable wrist cuffs-has no equivelent in the Latin Rite):

"Your right hand , O Lord, has been glorified in strength; Your right hand has broken enemies and in the abundance of your glory You have crushed your adversaries." (Exodus 15:6)

"Your hands have made me and molded me; Instruct me that I may learn your statutes." (Psalm 119:73)

EPIGONATION: (BURSE W/corporal cloth in Latin Rite): "Gird your soward upon your thigh, O Mighty One; In splendor and beauty go fourth and prosper and reign in the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness, and Your right hand shall guide You wondrously." Psalm 45:3

PHELONION: (CHASUBLE in Latin Rite) "Your priests, O Lord, shall cloth themselves with righteousness, and Your saints shall rejoice."

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