* Sleeves
or armlets are made of the same material as the epitrachelion* and are worn over
the sleeves of the sticharion* and fastened with loops and buttons. Although
they form part of the liturgical vestments of patriarchs,
bishops, and priests yet sleeves are now reserved for ceremonial occasions.
They are embroidered with braid crosses or studded with gems, and may also have
embroidered biblical inscriptions, such as "The right hand of the Lord is
exalted; the right hand of the Lord does valiantly" (Ps. 118:16) on the right
sleeve and "Thy hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding that
I may learn thy commandments" (Ps. 119: 73) on the left.
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