sakkos
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Origin of sakkos
< Greek, special use of sákkos sack 1
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The leaders, or patriarchs, of Orthodox churches will wear their own style of mitres, a cape called sakkos and an ornate cloth called omophorion, in colours according to their specific traditions.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025
Its origin is almost certainly the richly embroidered dalmatic that formed part of the consular insignia, which under the name of sakkos became a robe of state special to the emperors.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various
The modifications of the sakkos, and the way of its being tied, are chiefly illustrated by vase-paintings.
From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)
At the present day the Greek women of Thessaly and the Isle of Chios wear a head-dress exactly resembling the antique sakkos.
From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)
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