Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p An Engolpion or Enkolpion, formerly called an Encolpion (Greek: ἐγκόλπιον, enkólpion, "on the chest"; plural: ἐγκόλπια, enkólpia) is a general term for something worn upon the bosom. Formerly also including pectoral crosses, Enkolpion is nowadays used for a medallion with an icon in the center, worn around the neck by Orthodox and Eastern Catholic bishops.. }
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- Engolpion comment "An Engolpion or Enkolpion, formerly called an Encolpion (Greek: ἐγκόλπιον, enkólpion, "on the chest"; plural: ἐγκόλπια, enkólpia) is a general term for something worn upon the bosom. Formerly also including pectoral crosses, Enkolpion is nowadays used for a medallion with an icon in the center, worn around the neck by Orthodox and Eastern Catholic bishops.".