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Hello Scott
The Menaion is the series of volumes which contain the variable portions of the services (Vespers, Matins, Liturgy) for the saint(s) or feast appointed to be commemorated for every day of the year. It is called the Menaion, as it is arranged as one volume for each month. The Menaion only includes the saints or feasts which are \"fixed\", i.e. occur on a particular day of the year, every year. Therefore, the Menaion would not include feasts such as Easter, Ascension or Pentecost, as these are \"moveable\" feasts. These services would be found in the Pentecostarion, which covers the services of Easter matins, through to the Kneeling Vespers of Pentecost.
The Synaxarion is the daily summary of the life/lives of each saint commemorated for any particular day of the year. The Synaxarion is usually read during Matins after the Ikos, therefore, a Menaion would have the Synaxarion for the day incorporated into each Matins service. However, Synaxaria published as separate volumes to the Menaion are also available.
I have a VERY comprehensive digital archive of saint\'s lives, as well as lots more besides. I am also familiar with both Greek and Slavonic practice, and have copious materials in English, Greek and Slavonic. Feel free to send me a private message, and I\'ll be happy to help.
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