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Spoudaei

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Spoudaei

(Σπουδαῖοι, zealous)

was a name given by Eusebius (Ecclesiastes Hist. 6, 11) and Epiphanius (Expos. Fid. n. 22) to ascetics, in reference to their diligence in fasting and prayer, and alms deeds, etc.

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