Topic: Orarion?

[Paisius]

This is what I assume is a simple question but one that I can't find an answer to. Why does the deacon unfasten the orarion and cross it over his chest and back during the Lords Prayer?



Yours in Christ
Paisius

[arimethea]

To get it out of the way

[SolEX01]

This is what I assume is a simple question but one that I can't find an answer to. Why does the deacon unfasten the orarion and cross it over his chest and back during the Lords Prayer?

Such crossing only occurs during Holy Communion.  From St. Tikhon's site:

Whereas the Sub-Deacon always wears his Orarion crossed, the Deacon, for the most part, wears his on his left shoulder, only crossing them at the time of the Communion of the clergy and the faithful. The Orarion is the Deacon's principal vestment, without which he cannot serve at any service whatever. In ancient times Deacons used to wipe the lips of communicants after they had partaken of the Holy Gifts.

In addition to the Orarion, the Deacon also wears the Cuffs (as do the Priests and Bishops) for convenience during services and also to remind him that he must not put his trust in his own strength alone, but in the right hand of the Almighty God

[Paisius]

To get it out of the way

Sometimes it really is just the simple answer I guess. 


Yours in Christ
Paisius

[prodromas]

Sometimes it really is just the simple answer I guess. 


Yours in Christ
Paisius

lol yeah definately man. I am always like this because I think every movement is symbolic of something else but sometimes its as dull as that.

[Nigula Qian Zishi]

According to the rubrics, it is done to resemble angel wings.

[mike]

Forum search is a nice feature. Just wanted to ask the same question.

BTW it looks silly with orarions specially sewn to be worn doubled.

[scamandrius]

According to the rubrics, it is done to resemble angel wings.

On deacons vestment in Russian Churches, you often see Seraphim depicted.

[ialmisry]

To get it out of the way

Sometimes it really is just the simple answer I guess. 


Yours in Christ
Paisius

Simple?!
Is OUTRAGE!