I have often been a bit irked at all the fancy vestments, crowns, miters, copes and what have you that are used in many of the traditional Christian churches.
I doubt if Christ ever saw a piece of silk in his entire life — or drank from a golden cup.
But, I guess it’s up to the faithful of those churches to decide.
I'm not Orthodox, but I share their belief that Christ is risen from the dead, and very much alive. Through Him all things were made, including gold and silk. My limited understanding is that these costly things are offered back to God by being used in connection with the Church's life of public prayer, the liturgy.
I doubt if Christ ever saw a piece of silk in his entire life — or drank from a golden cup.
"And crucifying him, they divided his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take."
I have always thought that his clothes were probably much nicer than are traditionally supposed, since generally people don't compete or fight over dirty rags. Just something to think about.
I’m sure Jesus never saw an Armani suit either. Just look at what some of the megachurch televangelists are wearing.