The long band worn by the priest around the neck and hanging down in front; the sign of priestly grace.
Epitrahilul este semnul harului preoției. Preotul îl poartă la toate slujbele; la Spovedanie, așază capătul epitrahilului pe capul credinciosului când citește rugăciunea de dezlegare.
Echivalentul lui în ritul latin este stola.
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- Cassock (rasa)The long, usually black robe worn by Orthodox priests and monastics.
- Cassock (soutane)The long buttoned robe of Catholic clergy: black for priests, purple for bishops, red for cardinals, white for the pope.
- KamilavkaThe black cylindrical hat of Orthodox clergy; monks wear it with a black veil.
- MitreThe headdress of a bishop (and, as an honour, of some priests), worn at solemn services.
- OmophorionThe broad band with crosses worn by a bishop over the shoulders, symbol of his pastoral care.
- OrarionThe long band worn by the deacon over the left shoulder, raised to signal the petitions.