Alb
The long liturgical garment worn beneath the other vestments of a clergyman.
Glossary of terms
Understanding the details of vestments
Definitions of terms used throughout the catalog and when discussing a bespoke commission.
Chalice Veil Set
Small liturgical veils used to cover the diskos and chalice during the Divine Liturgy.
Ecclesiastical Braid
Decorative woven trim used on church vestments and liturgical textiles.
Epimanikia
Liturgical cuffs that fasten the sleeves of an alb or sticharion at the wrists.
Epitrachelion
The priestly vestment worn around the neck, with two joined ends descending at the front.
Iliton
The cloth used to wrap the antimension and spread upon the altar.
Inner Cassock
The long, close-sleeved everyday garment worn by clergy beneath the outer cassock.
Orarion
A long narrow band that is the characteristic vestment of a deacon or subdeacon.
Outer Cassock
The loose outer everyday garment of Orthodox clergy and monastics.
Phelonion
The sleeveless outer liturgical vestment worn by a priest over the alb and epitrachelion.
Skufia
A soft head covering worn by clergy and monastics.
Sticharion
A long liturgical garment with wide sleeves, worn by deacons, subdeacons and readers.