Vestment Panagia

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18th-century byzantine-style bronze panagia jerusalem


by extension of last sense, panagia engolpion icon of theotokos, worn orthodox bishop. can simple or extremely elaborate, depending on personal taste of particular bishop.



saint patriarch tikhon in monastic habit panagia , engolpion of jesus


when orthodox bishop vested divine liturgy or service, wears panagia , pectoral cross on other vestments. primate of autocephalous church, when vested, wears panagia, pectoral cross, , engolpion of jesus. bishops of ranks when not vested wear panagia alone on riassa (cassock); detail that, casual observer, distinguishes bishop priest or monk. panagia oval in shape , crowned depiction of eastern mitre. sometimes, bishops wear panagia either square (see picture, right) or shaped byzantine double-headed eagle; latter true of greek bishops.


when bishop vested before divine liturgy, panagia presented him on tray. blesses both hands , subdeacons bring him kiss , place panagia around neck, while protodeacon swings censer , says following prayer:



may god create clean heart in thee, , renew right spirit within thee, always, , ever, , unto ages of ages. amen.



after liturgy, when bishop takes panagia off unvest, crosses himself, kisses panagia , places on holy table (altar). after unvesting , putting on outer riassa, blesses panagia, crosses himself again, , puts on, before exiting through holy doors bless faithful.








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