The difference between Epimanikion and Sakkos

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 sakkos means a richly decorated vestment worn by orthodox bishops, instead of a priest's phelonion (chasuble in western church).

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  1. 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.

  1. Sakkos as a noun (Eastern Orthodoxy):

    A richly decorated vestment worn by Orthodox bishops, instead of a priest's phelonion (chasuble in western church).

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