MS 224: Ritual Ordinance by Neophytus, 1214
Item
Identifier: MS 224
Contents
The manuscript is an early copy of the original manuscript containing the Ritual Ordinance (Typike Diatheke, in Greek) written by Neophytus, a monk who laid down a set of monastic rules.
Dates
- Creation: 1214
Creator
Language of Materials
Medieval Greek.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.
Extent
1 bound MS volume
Custodial History
The manuscript was written in Cyprus in 1214 by a man called Basil, a priest and notary of the diocese of Paphos.
Previous reference
Laing 811
Previous title
Title given to the manuscript in Catherine Borland's catalogue: 'Ritual Ordinance' of Neophytus.
Bibliography
Warren, Rev. Frederick Edward. "The "Ritual Ordinance" of Neophytus. Archaeologia 47(1882): 1-36.
Physical Facet
Material: Vellum.
Dimensions
16.40 cm x 12 cm.
Source
- Laing, David, 1793-1878 (antiquarian, bookseller, and librarian of the Signet Library) (Donor, Person)
Creator
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk