1. Plural of phelonion; a long, sleeveless vestment worn by clergy in Eastern Orthodox and some other Christian churches, similar to a chasuble.
Usage: religious; Eastern Orthodox; also spelled 'felonion' or 'phelonion' in singular form

Examples

• The bishop wore one of the ornate phelonions during the liturgy.
• The church's collection included several antique phelonions embroidered with gold thread.
• Phelonions are essential vestments in Orthodox Christian worship services.
• The deacon carefully arranged the phelonions on the vestry shelf before the ceremony.