The long band worn by the deacon over the left shoulder, raised to signal the petitions.
Diaconul ține orarul cu trei degete ale mâinii drepte când rostește ecteniile (rugăciunile de cerere ale slujbei), ca semn pentru credincioși să se roage.
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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.
- 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.