Lectionary Calendar
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
the Week of Proper 21 / Ordinary 26
the Week of Proper 21 / Ordinary 26
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Bible Encyclopedias
Necrodeipnon
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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(Gr. νεκρός , dead, and δεῖπνον, a meal) was the name of a funeral feast among the ancient Greeks. It commonly took place at the house of the nearest relative of the deceased, and was usually attended by all the friends and relatives, it being regarded as a sacred duty to be present on the mournful occasion. (See MOURNING).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Necrodeipnon'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/n/necrodeipnon.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Necrodeipnon'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/n/necrodeipnon.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
