Iliton.Plat

Iliton. Plate

Iliton. Plate— these are special church textile items used in liturgical practice for wrappingantimensionor as a separate sacred cloth during the Liturgy. The iliton, or veil, is made from high-quality fabrics (often gabardine or silk) and can be plain or decoratively embroidered, emphasizing the spiritual significance of its use.

The liturgical significance of the iliton

Iliton (also known as eiliton) is a church cloth used to wrap and store the antimension on the Altar under the Gospel. It symbolizes the cloth that was wrapped around the head of Jesus Christ during His burial, and at the same time may recall the swaddling clothes in which He was wrapped at His Nativity. During the Liturgy, the iliton is unfolded together with the antimension, emphasizing the sanctity and solemnity of the Eucharistic service.

Assortment and properties

• ilitons (cloths) made of quality fabric, necessary for liturgical use;
• embroidered epaulettes with decorative ornamentation and sacred symbolism;
• sizes that meet the requirements for covering the antimension;
• colors, traditionally dark red, burgundy, or golden;
• may have decorations with beads, threads, or other decorative elements for special services.

Materials and quality

Ilitons are made from durable fabrics such as gabardine, silk, or satin, which ensures longevity, a neat appearance, and compliance with the canonical requirements of church service. Decorative elements and embroidery enhance the spiritual expression of the item, making it suitable for solemn liturgies.

Who is this category for?

The "Iliton. Cloth" category is intended for churches, clergy, and parishioners seeking special textile products for the liturgical arrangement, storage, and use of the antimension. These cloths not only serve a practical function but also emphasize the spiritual atmosphere of the service and the importance of the Eucharistic tradition.