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Vestment Descriptions


Traditional Cross styles included in the pricing of all Vestments are shown below:


A COMPLETE SET OF GREEK STYLE PRIEST VESTMENTS INCLUDES:
Phelonion (Chasuble)
Zonin (Belt)
Epitrachelion (Stole)
Epimanikia (Cuffs)
Sticharion (Priest Dalmatic)
Epigonation (Symbol of elevation, conferred as reward of honor)

We have included traditional style crosses in our Vestment pricing. The crosses are shown to the left and are either embroidered crosses (Cross styles #1 and #2) or
crosses made from the Galloon Trim (Cross style #3). You may choose the style you prefer.   We do have an Optional Items Catalog that is available upon request. If you want to upgrade the cross styles shown to the left, the Optional Items Catalog has many unique fancy crosses and icon emblems which are available at an additional cost. Optional matching Eucharistic Veils (2 Chalice Covers and an Aer) are also available.

Our Priest Vestment style is Greek. If you are of another Jurisdiction, and require a different style, or perhaps have a "favorite fit" for a vestment piece, we specialize in custom work, simply contact us and inquire. Most changes to style can be accommodated without an increase in price. Please note that we ship only within the USA. Print out a Vestment Catalog for more detailed information


A COMPLETE SET OF DEACON VESTMENTS INCLUDES: Deacon Sticharion (Deacon Dalmatic with or without Yoke), Cuffs and your choice of single or double Orarion.

There are many different styles of Deacon Vestments. I make the traditional Greek Style Robe which is a dalmatic that folds down on itself. This construction is traditional for the Greek Style Vestment. If you have a style preference that is not the Greek style as I have described above, in most cases, I can make what you want. Simply send me a sample garment and I will duplicate it.

We have included traditional style crosses in our Vestment pricing. The crosses are shown to the left and are either embroidered crosses (Cross styles #1 and #2) or
crosses made from the Galloon Trim (Cross style #3). You may choose the style you prefer.    We do have an Optional Items Catalog that is available upon request. If you want to upgrade the cross styles shown to the left, the Optional Items Catalog has many unique fancy crosses and icon emblems which are available at an additional cost. Optional matching Eucharistic Veils (2 Chalice Covers and an Aer) are also available.

Please note that we ship only within the USA. Please note that we ship only within the USA. Print out a Vestment Catalog for more detailed information.

If you are soon to be ordained a Deacon, you will need a white robe for your Ordination, our Baptismal Robes are the perfect item for this purpose.


A COMPLETE SET OF SUBDEACON VESTMENTS INCLUDES:  Deacon's Sticharion (with or without Yoke) and single or double Orarion with There are many different styles of SubDeacon Vestments. I make the traditional Greek Style Robe which is a dalmatic that folds down on itself. If you have a style preference that is not the Greek style as I have described above, in most cases, I can make what you want. Simply send us a sample garment and we will duplicate it.

Traditional Crosses which are either embroidered or made from the Galloon
Trim (cross choice is yours). Please note that we ship only within the USA. Please note that we ship only within the USA. Print out a Vestment Catalog for more detailed information.
ALTAR SERVER ROBES look like the SubDeacon's Sticharion and come in two styles:  Side Seams sewn closed (images 1 & 2 left top row); and, Side Seams open and tacked with gold buttons at appropriate intervals on the side seams (images 1 & 2 left bottom row). Sewn closed side seams have the galloon trim at the neck, sleeves and hem only, they do not have galloon trim along the side seams.  A Yoke (image 1 top row) and 'hand pass-thru slits to pants pocket' may be added to the sticharion if requested.

An Optional Altar Server's Orarion may also be ordered. The Altar Server Orarion is made from the same fabric and trim used on the robe and will be lined. It will look similar to the Orarions shown for the subdeacon above, but it will be narrower, have no fringe, and have only one small cross at the center for positioning at the center of the tummy.   The standard cross is the Embroidered Cross or Galloon Trim Cross shown.  The crosses will be either metallic or rayon to match the fabric and Galloon Trim.

There are many different styles of Altar Server Vestments. I make the traditional Greek Style Robe which is a dalmatic that folds down on itself. This construction is traditional for the Greek Style Vestment. If you have a style preference that is not the Greek style as I have described above, in most cases, I can make what you want. Simply send us a sample garment and we will duplicate it. Please note that we ship only within the USA. Print out a Vestment Catalog for more detailed information.
CASSOCKS are made on premises in the USA with the finest domestic materials available. Please note that we ship only within the USA. Each cassock is custom made to the specific measurements you submit. Do you have a favorite fit or style cassock? Most changes to style can be accommodated without an increase in price. Print out a catalog or order on line

BAPTISMAL ROBES
The Baptismal Robes are not only for adult and older child baptisms but also for Orthodox Deacon Ordinations. Each robe is carefully hand crafted on the premises according to measurements that you submit. Please note that we ship only within the USA. Print out a Catalog or Order on-line.


ALTAR VESTMENTS AND TABLE COVERINGS (also referred to as Church Linens or Altar Cloths) are custom made on our premises in the USA according to your church’s unique requirements. Working with templates and custom drawings of your altar tables is our specialty. The Order Form in the Church Linens Catalog has all the information you will need to custom design your Altar Vestments. All fabrics shown in the Vestment Catalog for Clergy Vestments are available for the making of Altar coverings. Since we personally make all items, we can match all pieces of your church vesture including Eucharistic Veils and Clergy Vestments which would provide your church with a unique coordinated vesture.



GOSPEL AND EPISTLE COVERS The Altar Gospel (Evangelion) Covers and Altar Epistle Covers are our exclusive design and are handmade by us in the USA with the finest Ecclesiastical Brocade fabric available in Red with Real Gold Thread and beautiful jeweled icons of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. The covers are custom made to fit your Gospel and/or Epistle.

An economical alternative to the metal covers, the covers are made like a fine set of Priest's Vestments with Gold Metallic Galloon Trim, Gold Metallic Piping, Gold lining and the finest filigree Gold buttons available. Thickly padded, the covers fasten closed with round filigree gold vestment buttons and gold vestment cord. All Gospels and Epistle Covers come with matching 50” Bookmark. Please note that we ship only within the USA. For ordering information, click here.


PRAYER ROPES Prayer Ropes are custom made to order with 100% washable lamb's wool and real glass, metal or wood beads. If you prefer hypoallergenic yarn instead of wool, please note this in the comments section of the ordering process. We offer an array of wool and bead color choices. Wool Color choices are: Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Purple, Light Blue. Bead choices are: Black, White, Red, Green, Purple, Blue, Gold-Washed, Silver-Washed, and real Wood. All prayer ropes are packaged with a pamphlet explaining the Prayer Rope and how it is used.

Custom Work bead placement is available on all prayer rope styles. We uniquely honor special requests for bead placement at no extra cost; and, make extra beads available for purchase for your own special design. Please note that we ship only within the USA. For ordering information click here.


BIBLE COVERS FOR YOUR PERSONAL HOME BIBLE are hand made like a fine set of Priest Vestments using real Ecclesistical Brocade fabric, trim and vestment buttons. The Bible Cover comes with a matching bookmark with fringe. Please note that we ship only within the USA. For ordering information click here.


PHILOTHEI ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN GIFT SHOP features exclusive designs created by Christine Kerxhalli on a delightful assortment of Orthodox Christian Witness T-shirts and Gifts for Clergy and laity.

Christine will also custom design logos for your Church Group for printing on the items shown on the gift shop webpage. If you would like to have a logo custom designed for your group and printed on any of the gift items shown on the gift shop webpage, Contact us.

(Philothei Orthodox Christian Gift Shop items are printed and shipped directly from the Cafepress facility to you. Cafepress provides worldwide shipping of these products.)
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