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| − | The term ''''' | + | The term '''''synaxis''''' ("gathering together" in Greek; Slavonic, ''sobor'') may refer to any of the following: |
*In general, any gathering of the faithful or [[clergy]] of the [[Orthodox Church]] for liturgical or administrative purposes, e.g., a [[synod]] or one of the divine services. | *In general, any gathering of the faithful or [[clergy]] of the [[Orthodox Church]] for liturgical or administrative purposes, e.g., a [[synod]] or one of the divine services. | ||
*More specifically, a gathering to celebrate the [[Divine Liturgy]] on the day following a [[Classification of Feasts|major feast]] in honor of the [[saints]] involved in the primary celebration (e.g., on [[December 26]], the day following the [[Nativity|Nativity of Christ]] is the [[Synaxis of the Theotokos]]). | *More specifically, a gathering to celebrate the [[Divine Liturgy]] on the day following a [[Classification of Feasts|major feast]] in honor of the [[saints]] involved in the primary celebration (e.g., on [[December 26]], the day following the [[Nativity|Nativity of Christ]] is the [[Synaxis of the Theotokos]]). | ||
| − | * | + | *In Slavonic, cathedrals are also known as sobors. |
Revision as of 20:07, January 6, 2007
The term synaxis ("gathering together" in Greek; Slavonic, sobor) may refer to any of the following:
- In general, any gathering of the faithful or clergy of the Orthodox Church for liturgical or administrative purposes, e.g., a synod or one of the divine services.
- More specifically, a gathering to celebrate the Divine Liturgy on the day following a major feast in honor of the saints involved in the primary celebration (e.g., on December 26, the day following the Nativity of Christ is the Synaxis of the Theotokos).
- In Slavonic, cathedrals are also known as sobors.
