Omophorion
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Omophorion
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In the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic liturgical tradition, the omophorion is the distinguishing vestment of a bishop and the symbol of his spiritual and ecclesiastical authority. Originally woven of wool, it is a band of brocade decorated with four crosses and an eight-pointed star; it is worn about the neck and shoulders. By symbolizing the lost sheep that is found and carried on the Good Shepherd's shoulders, it signifies the bishop's pastoral role as the icon of Christ. All Eastern Or
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Bishop's scarflike vestment in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic liturgical traditions
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omophorion
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2023-12-20T14:11:58Z
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