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Synonyms of martyrology

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Another word for martyrology is synaxarion. Other synonyms of martyrology are hagiography, Eleh Ezkerah, martyrologue, synaxarium and menologium.

Synonyms and similar words for martyrology

nounSynonym of hagiography, a story of a saint's life and death.

nounSynonym of Eleh Ezkerah, a midrash concerning the Ten Martyrs killed by the Romans, usually read on...

  • Eleh Ezkerah

nounMore synonyms

  • martyrologueSynonym of martyrology (“the names and stories of martyrs”).
  • synaxarium
  • synaxarionA compilation of hagiographies in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, corresponding...
  • menologiumSynonym of martyrology, a hagiography of Catholic saints.
  • menologionSynonym of menologium, particularly in Greek, Byzantine, and Eastern Orthodox contexts.
  • menology
  • menologeSynonym of menologium, a monthly record, particularly in certain Christian contexts.

Meaning of martyrology

  1. noun The study of martyrs and martyrdom; the names and stories of martyrs, particularly.
  2. noun A liturgical calendar of days for the commemoration of formally recognized saints, usually including some biographical notes.
  3. noun Synonym of hagiography, a story of a saint's life and death.

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Questions about synonyms of martyrology

What is another word for martyrology?
Martyrology has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as synaxarion, hagiography, Eleh Ezkerah, martyrologue, synaxarium, menologium, menologion and menology.
What does martyrology mean?
Martyrology means the study of martyrs and martyrdom; the names and stories of martyrs, particularly.

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