The Menaion

The Menaion is a liturgical book used in Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic traditions that contains detailed services, hymns, and readings for each day of the year, organized by calendar month. It emphasizes the celebration of saints' feast days, church festivals, and specific scriptural themes, providing a structured guide for daily worship. Essentially, it serves as a spiritual calendar, helping clergy and faithful observe the liturgical cycle and remember important religious events and figures throughout the year.