The broad band with crosses worn by a bishop over the shoulders, symbol of his pastoral care.
Omoforul amintește de oaia pierdută din parabolă, pe care păstorul o poartă pe umeri. De aceea, doar episcopii îl poartă. Expresia „sub omoforul” unui ierarh înseamnă „sub ocrotirea și conducerea lui”.
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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.
- EpitrachelionThe long band worn by the priest around the neck and hanging down in front; the sign of priestly grace.
- KamilavkaThe black cylindrical hat of Orthodox clergy; monks wear it with a black veil.
- OrarionThe long band worn by the deacon over the left shoulder, raised to signal the petitions.
- PhelonionThe wide, sleeveless outer vestment worn by the priest at the Liturgy.