Definition of "omophorion" [omophorion]

• In the Eastern Orthodox liturgical tradition, the distinguishing vestment of a bishop and the symbol of his spiritual and ecclesiastical authority. Originally of wool, it is a band of brocade decorated with crosses and is worn about the neck and around the shoulders. (noun)

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• "The only change in the omophorion has been the augmentation of its width."
• "An example would be the omophorion of the Greek Rite, use of which is a privilege not only of archbishops, but of all bishops."
• "Europe are: the under-tunic (alb), the cincture, stole, chasuble, and omophorion (pallium)."