martyrology

Meanings

Plural: martyrologies

Noun

• The study of martyrs and martyrdom; the names and stories of martyrs, particularly
• A liturgical calendar of days for the commemoration of formally recognized saints, usually including some biographical notes.
• The study of martyrs and martyrdom; the names and stories of martyrs, particularly
• Synonym of hagiography, a story of a saint's life and death.
• The study of martyrs and martyrdom; the names and stories of martyrs, particularly
• Synonym of Eleh Ezkerah, a midrash concerning the Ten Martyrs killed by the Romans, usually read on both Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Av.
• The study of martyrs and martyrdom; the names and stories of martyrs, particularly

Synonyms

Eleh Ezkerah, hagiography, martyrologue, menologe, menologion, menologium, menology, synaxarion, synaxarium