phelonion
ecclesiastical garb
Also known as: phenolion
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The phelonion is a vestment worn in the Eastern Orthodox Church by priests. It is the equivalent of the chasuble in the Roman Catholic Church. This garment evolved from the paenula, an outer cloak common in the late Roman Empire. The phelonion is a conical or bell-shaped garment that covers the priest's shoulders and is worn over other vestments like the sticharion. It is a significant part of the liturgical dress in Orthodox Christianity, with variations existing between Greek and Russian traditions.123
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