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synaxis

noun
syn·​ax·​is | \ sə̇ˈnaksə̇s or especially in sense 2 ˈsÄ“nÉ™k(ËŒ)sÄ“s\
plural synaxes\ -​ak(ËŒ)sÄ“z , -​É™k(ËŒ)sÄ“s \

Definition of synaxis

1 : an assembly met for worship especially : a congregation in the early Church gathered for a liturgical service
2 : an early part of the divine liturgy of the Eastern Orthodox Church

History and Etymology for synaxis

Late Latin, from Late Greek, from Greek synagein to bring together, draw together + -sis

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