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encolpion

noun
en·​col·​pion
variants: or enkolpion \ eŋˈkȯlpˌyȯn \
plural encolpia or enkolpia\ -​ËŒyä \

Definition of encolpion

: a medallion bearing a sacred picture that is worn on the breast of a bishop of the Eastern Orthodox Church

History and Etymology for encolpion

Middle Greek enkolpion, from Greek, neuter of enkolpios in or on the bosom, from en in + -kolpios (from kolpos bosom)

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