Epimanikia (singular epimanikion) are liturgical vestments of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Eastern Catholic Churches. They are cuffs (Russian: porútchi) made of thickened fabric, usually brocade, that lace onto the wrists of a bishop, priest, or deacon. There is usually a cross embroidered or appliquéd to the center. Bishops and priests attac...
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(from the article `religious dress`) ...the phelonion, with variant forms in the Greek and Russian churches. The sticharion, which is held by the zn, or girdle, corresponds to the alb. ...
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