sakkos

American  

[sah-kaws, sak-os] / ˈsɑ kɔs, ˈsæk ɒs /

noun

Eastern Church.

plural

sakkoi

1. an embroidered vestment worn by a bishop and corresponding to the dalmatic.

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Etymology

Origin of sakkos

< Greek, special use of sákkos sack ¹

Example Sentences

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)