Palitza
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Palitza is a noun meaning (uncommon, Eastern Christianity) The epigonation.
Meaning
(uncommon, Eastern Christianity) The epigonation.
Example Sentences
If the priest has been awarded the palitza, he blesses it with the words Blessed be our God..., kisses the cross, and puts it on after the nabedrennik, on the right thigh. When vesting in the nabedrennik and the palitza, […]
The palitza, or diamond-shaped epigonation, signifies the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God, and is a senior award of the priesthood. At times in Greece this vestment has been employed to indicate the educated clergy who are .
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include epigonation, panagia, acheiropoieton, panaghia, panagiarion, protopapas.
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