1. a sleeveless vestment worn by Eastern Orthodox priests during liturgical services
Usage: ecclesiastical

Examples

• The priest donned his ornate phelonion before beginning the Divine Liturgy.
• The golden phelonion was embroidered with intricate religious symbols.
• During Easter services, the clergy wore white phelonions.
• The museum displayed a collection of ancient phelonions from various Orthodox traditions.
• The deacon helped the priest put on his phelonion in the sacristy.
• The phelonion’s rich purple fabric signified the penitential season.