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Synaxis

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(σύναξις ), an Eastern term signifying, respectively,

1. A collect or short prayer;

2. The holy eucharist, or the Christian sacrifice;

3. An assembly for worship; and,

4. The joint commemoration of saints.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Synaxis'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/synaxis.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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