a liturgical vestment or robe worn in the Orthodox Church
sticharion in American English
(stiˈxɑːʀiɔn, English stɪˈkɛəriˌɑn)
nounWord forms: plural-charia (-ˈxɑːʀiɑː, English -ˈkɛəriə)
Greek Orthodox Church
a white tunic of silk or linen, corresponding to the alb, worn by deacons, priests, and bishops
Word origin
[1765–75; ‹ Gk stichárion, dim. of stíchē tunic]This word is first recorded in the period 1765–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: bonus, copperhead, lightweight, mocha, pile driver