martyrology
The study of martyrs and martyrdomThe study of martyrs and martyrdom; the names and stories of martyrs, particularly
Meaning
4 sensesThe study of martyrs and martyrdom; the names and stories of martyrs, particularly
The study of martyrs and martyrdom; the names and stories of martyrs, particularly
(capitalized, often)A liturgical calendar of days for the commemoration of formally recognized saints, usually including some biographical notes.
Martyrologium
мартироло́гmartirológ, мартироло́гийmartirológij
Synonym of hagiography, a story of a saint's life and death.
(Judaism, capitalized, often)Synonym of Eleh Ezkerah, a midrash concerning the Ten Martyrs killed by the Romans, usually read on both Yom Kippur and Tisha B'Av.
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Origin
From martyr + -ology or from Latin martyrologium.From martyr + -ology or from Latin martyrologium.
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