Hagiography: Illuminating the Lives of Saints and Ecclesiastical Leaders
Hagiography, the study and composition of the biographies of saints and ecclesiastical leaders, is an enduring literary and religious tradition. Originating from the Greek words ‘hagios’, meaning ‘holy’, and ‘graphein’, to write, this genre has significantly influenced Christian literature and iconography. Historically, hagiographies served to inspire and edify the faithful, offering models of Christian virtue […]