In one sense, vestments function as a uniform, identifying their wearer by his office and function, but they also serve the spiritual function of helping to bring the faithful into the atmosphere of understanding that in the Church, the Christian seeks to move ever more deeply into the Kingdom of Heaven. Thus, the wearing of vestments helps to render the clergy as [[icons]] of our Lord and his [[angels]], serving at the one [[altar]] of God.

*[[Anterri]]/Podrjaznik: Inner cassock, but does not have buttons down the front like the Roman cassock

*[[Exorasson]]/Ryassa/Jibbee: Outer cassock; a large, flowing garment

'''Note''': Some of these may be worn during the course of liturgical services

For the [[deacon]]:

*[[Sticharion]]: this is actually a form of the garment worn at baptism, but is ornate (usually a heavy brocade)

*[[Orlets]]/eagle-rug: a small rug showing a single-headed eagle soaring over a city, on which the bishop stands during services.

*[[Crozier]]/Pateritsa/Zhezl: the staff; may be tau-style (T-shaped), with the crossbeam bent and surmounted by a cross, or serpent-style, showing two intertwined serpents, also surmounted by a cross.

==Western Rite==

===Non-Liturgical===