Or_1126 (University Library, Cambridge University)
Syriac Manuscripts
Contents
E. Syriac marriage service.
Title: The order of marriage according to the Chaldean rite.
The principal parts of the service are: the blessing proper (1r-18r), blessing of garments (18r-28r), order of crowning (28r-60r), order of weaving the bridechamber ( 60v-69r).
Language(s): Syriac
Physical Description
Support: Paper, 15 cm.
Extent: 69 ff.
Condition
Leaves are wanting at the beginning and elsewhere. The remaining leaves are stained and torn with some loss of text.
Hand(s)
Written in a clear E. Syriac hand by Deacon Yawsep son of Deacon Hormizd from Telkef, in March 1812.
Binding
Repaired and bound in Cambridge in cloth.
History
Origin:
Record Sources
For a full description see J. F. Coakley, Catalogue of Syriac manuscripts in Cambridge University Library acquired since 1901 (2018).
Availability
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