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The '''sticharion''' is a liturgical [[vestment]] that is a long, narrow robe with loose sleeves, fastened at the neck, and often open down the sides but held shut with buttons. There is usually a cross embroidered or appliquéd to the center of the back, between the shoulder blades.
The sticharion is often made from brocade and worn as an outer vestment by [[acolyte]]s, [[subdeacon]]s, and [[deacons]]. It is also worn as the undermost vestment by [[bishop]]s and [[priest]]s; in this case, it is usually made from a simpler, usually white, fabric.
[[Category:Liturgics]][[Category:Vestments]]