A liturgical book or collection in early Christian churches containing the gospels or evangelical writings used in religious services.
From Greek 'euangelion' (gospel) with ecclesiastical Latin suffix '-arion', indicating a book or container of sacred texts. Used primarily in Orthodox and Byzantine Christian traditions.
Medieval monks would spend years hand-copying evangelistarions with such beautiful illuminated letters that these objects became priceless art pieces—imagine treating a textbook like a masterpiece!
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