Associations to the word «Omophorion»

Wiktionary

OMOPHORION, noun. In the Eastern Orthodox liturgical tradition, the distinguishing vestment of a bishop and the symbol of his spiritual and ecclesiastical authority. Originally of wool, it is a band of brocade decorated with crosses and is worn about the neck and around the shoulders.

Wise words

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