The difference between Epimanikion and Maniple
When used as nouns, epimanikion means a cuff worn over the sticharion by clergy in the greek orthodox church, corresponding to a maniple in other catholic churches, whereas maniple means a handful.
check bellow for the other definitions of Epimanikion and Maniple
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Epimanikion as a noun:
A cuff worn over the sticharion by clergy in the Greek Orthodox Church, corresponding to a maniple in other Catholic churches.
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Maniple as a noun (rare):
A handful.
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Maniple as a noun (historical):
A division of the Roman army numbering 60 or 120 men exclusive of officers, any small body of soldiers; a company.
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Maniple as a noun:
Originally, a napkin; later, an ornamental band or scarf worn upon the left arm as a part of the vestments of a priest in the Roman Catholic Church, and sometimes worn in the English Church service.