Russian-Style Outer Cassock (Ryasa)

TAILORING FEATURES >>>

• an unlined riassa, hand-tailored in the face material of your choice
• close-fitting around the waist and flared down close to your feet
• front view: functional button closure at collar and waist
• on the sides: concealed left and right full pockets
• wide bell-like sleeves

OPTIONAL FEATURES >>>

• pre-washing for natural fabric (provides you with the option of washing the finished item in lieu of dry-cleaning)

SIZING >>>

Each order is custom-tailored to your set of individual measurements. To submit your measurements online, please visit the Liturgix measurement diagram.

CLEANING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS >>>

Wash at low temperatures, using weak detergents. DO NOT BLEACH.
Dry in an aired space and not exposed to direct sunlight (black dye fades).
Ironing: Use the temperature recommended for the fabric selected.

PRODUCT INCLUDES >>>

This Russian-style cassock (Russian: ряса ryasa, Ukrainian: ряса ryasa, Greek: εξώρασον, ράσον exorason) is a voluminous garment worn over the inner cassock by bishops, priests, deacons, and monastics as their regular outer wear. It is not worn by seminarians, readers or subdeacons in the Russian tradition. A long, floor-length garment, loosely fitting, with very large sleeves. It may be worn with the bottoms of the sleeves turned back, which are sometimes faced in a contrasting color. Outer cassock is a non-liturgical robe worn by Orthodox clergy both as ordinary daily clothing (their out-of-doors and domestic distinct attire) and underneath "liturgical robes" (vestments which are worn during church services). The outer cassock symbolizes the expiration of a clergyman in this world, and his burial and subsequent dedication to God and the Heavenly Kingdom. Over the riassa the bishop wears a panagia and a cross, while a priest wears only a cross.
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