A mantle ( ; Church Slavonic : мантия , mantiya ) is an ecclesiastical garment in the form of a very full cape that extends to the floor , joined at the neck , that is worn over the outer garments .
A mantle ( Greek : μανδύας , mandyas ; Church Slavonic : мантия , mantiya ) is an ecclesiastical garment in the form a very full cape which extends to the floor , joined at the neck , that is worn over the outer garments .