Where does the 'pojas' go? - 04/16/02 09:22 PM
It seems that many if not most of the older Byzantine Catholic priests wear (maybe better to say wore) the 'pojas' (the cincture or zone) under the epitrakhil. I have heard that the new rules in Pittsburgh require that it be worn -over- the epitrakhil, following the order of the prayers of vesting.
Can anyone tell me if this wearing of the pojas under the epitrakhil is a pre-nikonianism, or what is it? I can't imagine how it is a latinization but I am not knowledgeable enough to really say. Any elnightement will be appreciated.
Bob
Can anyone tell me if this wearing of the pojas under the epitrakhil is a pre-nikonianism, or what is it? I can't imagine how it is a latinization but I am not knowledgeable enough to really say. Any elnightement will be appreciated.
Bob