Various Church Fathers
Chapter VI. Of their Capes.
The Works of John Cassian. — translated by ANF/NPNF editors
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Of their Capes.
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Next they cover their necks and shoulders with a narrow cape, aiming at modesty of dress as well as cheapness and economy; and this is called in our language as well as theirs mafors; and so they avoid both the expense and the display of cloaks and great coats.
Translated by ANF/NPNF editors. Edition ccel.npnf211.division.iv.en.