Because Paul and the Apostles dressed like this. Please.
Context in Greek is an even better friend, as is context in a history that evidently stretches back to the Apostles.
Playing these sorts of games with Latins is one thing, but on an Orthodox thread it is sort of like trying to pitch the fvitrues of Castro to Miami Cubans.
No Cigar.
Same argument made by the Latins.
Be it Orthodox or Latin, context is still the proper way to understand Scripture. And yes, even in the Greek context is still the proper way to understand Scripture.
And be it the Latins or the Orthodox, Scripture remains the only infallible collection of writings we have.
Because Paul and the Apostles dressed like this. Please.