Velvet Set of Subdeaconate Vestments

TAILORING FEATURES >>>

• a velvet set of subdeaconate vestments, which is hand-tailored in the color of your choice
• an unlined sticharion (stikharion) with decorative bands at cuffs and bottom of the robe (inserts) tailored in the same fabric
• a 4"-wide orarion with soft interlining, which is approx. 150"-long (finished length may vary slightly according to the person's height and body structure)
• all crosses are appliques, which are machine-embroidered with golden-metallic/silvery-metallic threads and hand-decorated with beads
• this set of vestments is decorated with: one medium-sized cross on the sticharion and three small crosses on the orarion
• all items are trimmed with golden/silvery galloon and feature golden/silvery accents (buttons, fringe, etc)

OPTIONAL FEATURES >>>

• a fully-lined sticharion
• decorative inserts (bands at cuffs and bottom of the robe) tailored in the fabric of your choice (colors for solid-color satin and patterns for metallic-brocade fabrics are available upon request)
• an orarion tailored in the fabric used for decorative inserts
• a shorter orarion, approx. 125"-long (if worn with crossed ends in front)

SIZING >>>

Each order is custom-tailored to your set of individual measurements. To submit your measurements online, please visit the Liturgix measurement diagram.
Because there are variety of local styles and customer preferences regarding the size of the subdeaconate orarion and subdeaconate sticharion, please specify your preferable dimensions using the finished vestments diagram.
(Note: You are welcome to measure your current vestments that you are satisfied with. All finished clothing dimensions are optional and, if not provided, your sticharion and orarion will be completed in traditional style for the body measurements provided.)

CLEANING AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS >>>

To clean: dry-cleaning recommended; all embroidered appliques must be removed prior to cleaning.

PRODUCT INCLUDES >>>

This set of subdeaconate vestments consists of a sticharion and an orarion (orar). Because all garments are individually hand-tailored, small variations in design, color and pattern should be expected.

For services, the subdeacon is vested in a sticharion with an orar tied around his waist, up over his shoulders (forming a cross in back), and with the ends crossed over, and tucked under the section around the waist. This distinguishes them from acolytes in those jurisdictions where acolytes are ordained and blessed to wear the orar, as the latter do not wear the orar crossed in front but simply hanging straight down.

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