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| − | '''Engolpion''' a general term for something worn upon the bosom. As a [[bishop]] | + | [[Image:Egolpio a.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Engolpion]]'''''Engolpion''''' is a general term for something worn upon the bosom. As a [[bishop]]'s vestment, it refers to a medallion with an [[icon]] in the center. It is often referred to as a [[Panagia|'''''Panagia''''']] because the All-holy [[Theotokos]] is the subject of its icon. |
| − | All [[primate]]s and some bishops below the rank of | + | All [[primate]]s and some bishops below the rank of primate have the dignity of a second engolpion, which usually depicts Christ. |
[[Category:Liturgical objects]] | [[Category:Liturgical objects]] | ||
[[Category:Vestments]] | [[Category:Vestments]] | ||
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| + | [[el:Εγκόλπιο]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:59, January 14, 2013
Engolpion is a general term for something worn upon the bosom. As a bishop's vestment, it refers to a medallion with an icon in the center. It is often referred to as a Panagia because the All-holy Theotokos is the subject of its icon.
All primates and some bishops below the rank of primate have the dignity of a second engolpion, which usually depicts Christ.
