Orthodox Priest Albs (Podriznik)
5 itemsOur Orthodox priest albs — known in the Slavic tradition as the podriznik (подризник) and in Greek usage as the priest's sticharion — are the foundational garment of the liturgical vesture, worn beneath the phelonion and other vestments. Each alb is cut and sewn to your measurements in our family workshop so it hangs correctly and moves well throughout the service.
We work in lightweight liturgical brocades and rayon blends chosen for breathability and drape, with hand-finished cuffs and hems. Embroidery, trim, color, and sleeve style can all be tailored to your parish or personal preference. Browse the albs below, or contact us to discuss a fully custom order.
Choosing an Orthodox Priest Alb
The podriznik is worn directly over the cassock and under the outer vestments, so fit and fabric weight matter more than ornament. A well-cut alb sits cleanly at the shoulders, clears the floor by an inch or two, and lets the cuffs and hem show neatly beneath the phelonion or sakkos.
Fabric and color
White and light gold are the most traditional choices, since the alb is glimpsed rather than fully seen, but we can make albs in the full range of liturgical colors to match a set. Lighter brocades and blends keep the garment comfortable through long services.
Custom work
Cuffs, hems, and crosses can be embroidered to your specification, and every alb is made to your measurements. If you need a matching set — alb with phelonion, epimanikia, and epitrachelion — we can coordinate fabric and embroidery across the full vestment.
