In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, an ornamental vestment or pendant worn on the right side of the vestments by bishops and abbots.
From epigone (but with different meaning in religious context), likely from Greek. Medieval ecclesiastical Latin term with Greek roots.
The epigonation is one of those ancient vestments with mysterious origins—it started as a practical thing (maybe a handkerchief holder!) and became a symbol of high rank!
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