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Stikharions (albs)
The alb (sticharion), one of the liturgical vestments of the Orthodox Church, is an ample garment coming down to the ankles and decorated with galloons. Generally, alb is simply the long tunic used by the Romans of old. In Early Medieval Europe the alb was also normally worn by secular clergy in non-liturgical contexts.
The alb (sticharion) is the oldest liturgical vestment, and was adopted very early by Christians, and especially by the clergy for the Eucharistic liturgy. Nowadays, the alb is the common vestment for clerics of all ranks, and is worn over the undercassock. Albs for clergy of lower ranks (Deacon, Subdeacon, Reader or Singer) differ from those for Bishops and Priests. Church albs (sticharions) for the rank of Reader and up are generally made of silks or brocades of appropriate liturgical colors. Traditionally, they must have inserts of a darker fabric on shoulders, sleeves and at the bottom which is richly decorated by embroidery and other adornments. These darker inserts symbolize the Blood of Christ shed during His sufferings. Nowadays, non-tonsured persons often wear albs, in which case the latter are generally made with closed sides to distinguish them from the albs made for clergy.
Albs for Priests and Bishops are usually made of white fabric (linen), though albs (sticharions) for Pascha and the feasts of the Theotokos are sometimes made in red and light blue colors respectively.
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Dear friends,
Istok Church Supplies is pleased to inform you today about NEW additions to our store:
This liturgical set can be viewed in the What's New section of our store.
We also ask your attention today to the following special offers:
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Dear friends,
Istok Church Supplies is pleased to inform you today about NEW additions to our store:
This liturgical set can be viewed in the What's New section of our store.
We also ask your attention today to the following special offers:
These offers expire on Dec. 10/23 at 24:00 CST or until supplies last. Product specials can be viewed on the Special offers page .
Regards,
Management
Istok Church Supplies
www.istok.net
www.istok.ca
Ph.: +1-855-999-5-111
Fax: +1-888-661-5975
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