Bible Encyclopedias
Polystaurion

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

(many crossed), a name given to the cloak of the Greek patriarchs, on account of the many crosses which ornament it.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Polystaurion'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​p/polystaurion.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.