Lectionary Calendar
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
the Week of Proper 26 / Ordinary 31
Attention!
For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!

Bible Encyclopedias
Epigonatium

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Epicureans
Next Entry
Epigonus
Resource Toolbox

(ἐπιγονάτιον ), a portion of the sacerdotal habit, used in both the Greek and Roman. churches, consisting of an appendage somewhat resembling a small maniple, on the right side hanging from, the girdle. In the Roman Church it is worn only by the pope. In the Greek Church it is borne by all bishops, and consists of brocade, velvet, or some stiff material, a foot in dimensions, with a cross wrought upon it, and tassels hanging from the three lower corners. It is not used in the English Church, (See VESTMENTS).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Epigonatium'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​e/epigonatium.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile