Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

synaxaria

Noun

/sɪnæksˈɛəriə/

Definition

A collection of liturgical texts, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church, that provides a list of saints celebrated on each day of the year along with brief accounts of their lives.

Examples

The church published a new edition of the synaxaria, highlighting the feast days of lesser-known saints.
During the service, passages from the synaxaria were read to honor the memory of the saints.

Meaning

Synaxaria serves as a calendar of saints and is a significant component of the liturgical tradition, guiding worshippers through their annual celebrations and observances.