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Apolytikion

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(ἀπολυτίκιον ). 'In the Greek Church the conclusion of the office or form of dismissal is called Apolysis (ἀπόλυσις ). The Apolytikion is composed of troparia, or verses suited to the particular day or festival which are such after the dismissal.. See Suicer, s.v.; Goar, Euchol. p. 32,123.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Apolytikion'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/apolytikion.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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