Medieval and Early Modern Greek Manuscripts : Stichera Martyrika (fragment)
Medieval and Early Modern Greek Manuscripts
<p style='text-align: justify;'>This fragment is a single folio, taken probably from an Oktoechos, containing the <i>Stichera martyrika</i>, a hymn sung during the morning office (<i>orthros</i>), in alternation with a psalm or scriptural verses (<i>stichoi</i>).</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>The fragment was acquired by Constantin von Tischendorf and bought from his heirs by Cambridge University Library in 1876.</p><p style='text-align: justify;'>Dr Matteo Di Franco</p>