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sticharion

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[stee-khah-ree-awn, sti-kair-ee-on] / stiˈxɑ ri ɔn, stɪˈkɛər iˌɒn /

noun

Greek Orthodox Church.
sticharia plural
  1. a white tunic of silk or linen, corresponding to the alb, worn by deacons, priests, and bishops.


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Etymology

Origin of sticharion

1765–75; < Greek stichárion, diminutive of stíchē tunic

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