Why Do Priests Wear Robes? A Brief History of Christian Vestments | Greek Orthodoxy 101

[@thomasa2721]

Thank you for simple yet detailed explanations

[@annunciationorthodox]

You are very welcome! Thank you

[@TheRealJohnDoe2.0]

Very informative, thank you. It's unfortunate that the only picture of the Hagia Sophia you could find is the one with the four pillars placed there by the ottomans. but aside from that thanks for the videos.

[@Harlembrown]

THANK YOU for this series! This is VERY helpful to us folks in the laity who are more than a little curious about this. Again, thank you! 🥰☦🥰

[@annunciationorthodox]

You're very welcome! Thanks for the encouraging feedback!

[@danielgaley9676]

Thank you Father for teaching this newcomer to Orthodoxy.

[@mauricewilliams1102]

This was a great history lesson. It is important to not this is a tradition and NOT a biblical mandate. No NT scripture tells the church this has to be done.

[@annunciationorthodox]

Thank you!

[@chrisb4647]

Father, Can you shed some light on the deacon's stole? Specifically why do deacons hold the end of their stole in one hand? Our deacon re-wraps his stole before Communion which seems very practical.

[@EricDunn1234]

Greeting teaching. Very clear.

[@annunciationorthodox]

Thank you!

[@davidw.5185]

What is the purpose of the epigonation? Sorry if I misspelled it. Thank you for the video

[@annunciationorthodox]

Our pleasure. Here's our video on the topic! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5i1ZpWCl5d_jac

[@hamiltonnunn9602]

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[@rameshbabukota9932]

Is there any reference about these robes in New Testament ? Did either Peter or Paul told about them? Then why you are practicing such things?

[@zephyrr108]

And what about his black robes? Black orthodox robes make me want to be orthodox...

[@pood40o72]

It's yet again traditional like he said in the video. Perhaps it's even a cultural dress. Remember that the church is decentralized so one Fr. doesn't represent all. (I love the black as well lol)

[@mec325]

(Mark 12:38-40) And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces, 39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts: 40 Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

[@blessedjedi]

Almost like Jesus is condemning their pride in making themselves look holier and is exposing their hypocrisy. Rather than him just demonizing all liturgical robes in general. Why do I think this? Because literally all Jews wore robes in 1st century Jerusalem. Not to mention God literally commanding the Aaronic priests to wear robes/vestments.

[@Moskal91]

The Earliest christians worshipped in the synagoges. And the old testament priests wore things similar to vestments. It is a inheritance from 2nd temple Judaism.

[@alextopno332]

Human made and not God made, why then not for general Christians?

[@OutWestRedDirt]

There's a difference between those who are publicly called to spread the Word of God and administer the sacraments vs the laity aka general population of Christianity. The clothes are to show that. All are called to know God's teaching, practice them and encourage each other, but clergy according to Scripture, God holds to a different standard.

[@zephyrr108]

They say. "Away from the tiranny of fashion", and then they jump to the church, to another tiranny of fashion. Ok then.

[@gpionav79]

AKA: "I'm holy"

[@rameshbabukota9932]

It maybe historical but not biblical. It's followed by RCM churches.and later is followed blindly by protestant. These garments are meant for jews, who are still following Tanaq. There's no mention of such practice by apostles in the New Testament . Anyway, what is the use of such practices with respect to the believers faith?

[@annunciationorthodox]

Father Maggos will be answering your question during one of our upcoming Orthodoxy Questions Answered Summer Specials. Keep an eye out for those episodes Thursdays nights in July!

[@barbaramiller903]

Black ⚫️ sabbath robes (?)

[@EdwinMedina-m3r]

I believe you mean Levitical priest not jewish

[@OutWestRedDirt]

Levi was a Jew.

[@elizabethmcnamara6548]

Jesus didn't wear trousers either he wore a tunic or Toga with a outer robe. So please don't tell women to not wear trousers when men aren't supposed to wear them either.

[@annunciationorthodox]

Father Maggos will be addressing this in tonight's live Orthodoxy Questions Answered!

[@liamichael7673]

I think the priest the bishops and the higher ones wear too many clothes and have too many different ones I would be more than happy if they all wore one particular colour and one colour the on the special days that happen a few times a year. Just too much and to hot for summer.

[@OutWestRedDirt]

Just think for nearly 2,000 years they wore the robes with no AC. One church I attended the pastors were heavily robed and no AC, never heard them be upset about it no matter how hot it got.

[@us3rG]

​@@OutWestRedDirtkeep covered especially under the sun