Sticharion
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The sticharion is a liturgical vestment of the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, roughly analogous in function to the alb of the Western Church. The sticharion is worn by all classes of
Greek Orthodox deacon wearing a red sticharion and Orarion.
Russian Orthodox priest holding a blessing cross. His white sticharion is (barely) visible beneath his green vestments.
Zone (vestment)
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The zone is a form of girdle or belt common in the ancient Eastern Mediterranean. In ancient Greece, the zone was traditionally worn by women.
Caryatid wearing peplos from the Erechtheion (British Museum). Note the blousing, or Kolpos, over the Zone.
