Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In the Gr. Ch., a lection containing an account of the life of a saint, selected from the menology.
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It is printed in its place here, and bears each time the name synaxarion as title.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
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In the Canon at the end of the sixth ode a lesson called synaxarion, describing the life of the saint, or containing reflections on the feast or occasion, is read.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 9: Laprade-Mass Liturgy 1840-1916 1913
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Synaxar (synaxarion), which contains legends of saints, sometimes read instead of those from the Acts of the Apostles, and the "Book of the Ministry of the Deacons" (Brightman, lxvii).
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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Account of a saint's life. (from Phrontistery)
May 25, 2008