He then changes into his special garments called the sacred vestments. The priest lends himself to Christ so the sacred vestments should manifest His brightness in the way it was manifested on the Mount Tabor. He clothes himself after having kissed and blessed each and every one of these garments; five vestments, each one the type of one of the five perfect powers of one's body, i.e. the five senses. Their names are: i. the Alb or Sticharion, ii. the Stole or Epitrachelion, iii. the Cincture or Girdle, iv. the Maniples or Epimanikia and v. the Chasuble or Phelonion.

The white Sticharion indicates that beside the priest stands God himself so as to give him aid and strength. Its white colour reminds us of the fact that the priest has been cleansed and sanctified by grace. In the words recited by the priest, while clothing himself in this garment, one can find the statement that it is God who made the priest worthy of the priestly office, this is why he 'clothed' him in every honour: I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels, always, now and forever and from all ages to all ages. Amen. 

Then the priest puts on the Epitrachelion, which symbolizes the pouring of divine grace of priesthood that God granted to Aaron, the first priest in the Old Testament, and from then on, and until the end of times, grants to all those ordained by the Holy Spirit: Blessed is God, Who pours His Grace upon His priests; It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down over the collar of his robes, always, now and forever and from all ages to all ages. Amen.

This divine grace of priesthood must be fastened on the priest's body with a special belt; it is the belt of the observance of virtues and of the restriction of degrading passions. Such are the connotations of the Cincture or Girdle with which the priest fastens the Epitrachelion on his body. At the same time the Cincture is a belt of struggle: God 'has girded' the priest with His strength, He also grants him the divine grace, which is necessary so that the priest celebrates the liturgy:  Blessed is God who girded me with strength, and made my way safe, always, now and forever and from all ages to all ages. Amen.

Afterwards, the priest fastens around his wrists the Epimanikia, which indicate that his hands are covered in majesty and thus they are ready for the ministry. The right Epimanikion signifies the power of God, whereas the left one reminds us of God's creation of humankind: Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power—your right hand, O Lord, shattered the enemy. In the greatness of your majesty you overthrew your adversaries, always, now and forever and from all ages to all ages. Amen,  and: Your hands have made and fashioned me; give me understanding that I may learn your commandments, always, now and forever and from all ages to all ages. Amen.

On top of all the aforementioned garments the priest wears the Phelonion, which denotes divine righteousness and indicates that the priest should abstain from any human activity. By wearing the Phelonion the priest imitates Christ, the One who struggled for real righteousness: Let your priests be clothed with righteousness, and let your faithful shout for joy, always, now and forever and from all ages to all ages. Amen.