Discussion: The Synaxarion: The Lives of the Saints of the Orthodox Church

Author: Makarios

Description: The Synaxarion is a key hagiographical text in the Orthodox Christian tradition, containing the lives and deeds of saints commemorated throughout the liturgical year. This compilation of lives, often attributed to various monks and ecclesiastical authors, provides spiritual guidance and historical context about the holy men and women who contributed to the faith. Each entry includes the saint's life, miracles, struggles, and death, followed by prayers and hymns for their veneration. The Synaxarion emphasizes the enduring role of these figures in Orthodox spirituality and serves as a resource for both devotion and historical understanding.

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