menologion
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menologion¹
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From Medieval Greek μηνολόγιον (mēnológion), from Ancient Greek μήν (mḗn, “month”) + -ο- (-o-, “-o-”) + λόγιον (lógion, “writing, record, announcement”), from λόγος (lógos, “writing, recording”) + -ιον (-ion, “-ion: forming related nouns”). Doublet of menologe, menologium, and menology. See horologion.
noun menologions · menologia · Menologion
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Synonym of menologium, particularly in Greek, Byzantine, and Eastern Orthodox contexts.
In order to make a preliminary study of the text of the menologion on the basis of evidence from the MSS accessible, the area of greatest uniformity was sought.
Similar: menologium, particularly in Greek, Byzantine, and Eastern Orthodox contexts
Menologion²
proper noun
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Synonym of Menologium, particularly in Byzantine, Greek, and Eastern Orthodox contexts.
The Menologion of Basil II is an important work for understanding the medieval Byzantine church.
Similar: Menologium, particularly in Byzantine, Greek, and Eastern Orthodox contexts
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