synaxarion en · NOUN
Etymology
Ancient Greek συναξάριον (sunaxárion), from συνάγειν (sunágein, “to bring together”).
Meanings
- A compilation of hagiographies in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, corresponding roughly to the martyrology of the Roman Church.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| synaxaria | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| synaxary | alternative | lexicographic | |
| synaxarium | alternative | lexicographic |