The difference between Maniple and Sticharion
When used as nouns, maniple means a handful, whereas sticharion means the outer clerical garb worn by clergy in the greek orthodox church, corresponding to the alb in catholic churches.
check bellow for the other definitions of Maniple and Sticharion
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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.
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Sticharion as a noun:
The outer clerical garb worn by clergy in the Greek Orthodox Church, corresponding to the alb in catholic churches.