nomocanon

[ noh-muh-kan-uhn ]

noun

1. a compendium of Greek Orthodox ecclesiastical laws and Byzantine imperial laws that related to ecclesiastical matters.

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomocanon¹

From the Medieval Greek word nomokanṓn, dating back to 1720–30. See nomo-, canon ¹

Example Sentences

Finally should be mentioned yet another kind of compilation still in use in the Greek Church, bearing Nomocanon.

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