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[English Translation] marks and signs of their dignity and profession. He therefore ordered that the Bishop should be dressed in a long robe of purple serge, with narrow sleeves, with buttons in front, covered with crosses of palm and olive branches embroidered in silk, gold and silver, the hat of the same color, decorated with a white cord, also embroidered in gold and silver, the cassock, hose and shoes are of the same color: Going to the temple, he wears a surpelis with wide sleeves, which goes to the knee, covered with crosses of palm and olive branches embroidered in gold and crimson silk interspersed with Cherubim. Which makes them venerable and respected by all the people. As for the Clergy, they are dressed in long robes of sarge of the same color as those of the Bishops, but of less value with a cross of white satin, halfway right on the chest, the hat of the same color, surrounded by a cord of white crepe, and a cross instead of a rose. When they go to the temple, they wear the simple surpelis with narrow sleeves without any symbols. The Curates are dressed in the same way as the Bishop, but instead of crosses and cherubs in |
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