Proper Attire in Church


 

Armenian

Women: Proper dress consists of sleeved dress or blouse, and a hat or other head covering at all times, most especially when approaching the alter for Holy Communion.

Men: Always wear a jacket, and no head covering or hat.

Coptic

Women: Proper dress consists of sleeved dress or blouse, and a head covering (scarf) at all times.  No shoes should be worn in church.

Men: Always wear a jacket, and no head covering or hat. No shoes should be worn in church.

Syrian

Women: Proper dress consists of dress or blouse, and a head covering at all times, most especially when approaching the alter for Holy Communion. No shoes should be worn in church.

Men: Always wear a jacket, and no head covering or hat. No shoes should be worn in church.

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Malankara

Women: Proper dress consists of dress or blouse, and a head covering at all times, most especially when approaching the alter for Holy Communion. No shoes should be worn in church.

Men: Always wear a jacket, and no head covering or hat. No shoes should be worn in church.

Ethiopian

A white garment called a gabi or shamma is wrapped around the body over one’s clothes. Women must cover their heads.  No shoes should be worn in church.

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Eritrean

A white garment called a gabi or shamma is wrapped around the body over one’s clothes. Women must cover their heads.  No shoes should be worn in church.

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