Definition of Xenodochium. Meaning of Xenodochium. Synonyms of Xenodochium

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Definition of Xenodochium

Xenodochium
Xenodochium Xen`o*do*chi"um, n. [LL., fr. L. xenodochium a building for the reception of strangers, Gr. ? .] (a) (Class. Antiq.) A house for the reception of strangers. (b) In the Middle Ages, a room in a monastery for the reception and entertainment of strangers and pilgrims, and for the relief of paupers. [Called also Xenodocheion.]

Meaning of Xenodochium from wikipedia

- In the early Middle Ages, a xenodochium or xenodochion (from Ancient Gr**** ξενοδοχεῖον, xenodokheîon or xenodocheion; place for strangers, inn, guesthouse)...
- Hôtel-Dieu (France) Valetudinaria (Roman) Vaishya lying in houses (India) Xenodochium (Middle Ages) Geographic service area Base hospital (Australia) Community...
- captive. In addition, it was expected that each diocese would support a xenodochium, a hostel for the homeless and strangers. Just as the status of the bishop...
- Hôtel-Dieu (France) Valetudinaria (Roman) Vaishya lying in houses (India) Xenodochium (Middle Ages) Geographic service area Base hospital (Australia) Community...
- Hôtel-Dieu (France) Valetudinaria (Roman) Vaishya lying in houses (India) Xenodochium (Middle Ages) Geographic service area Base hospital (Australia) Community...
- Hôtel-Dieu (France) Valetudinaria (Roman) Vaishya lying in houses (India) Xenodochium (Middle Ages) Geographic service area Base hospital (Australia) Community...
- until the 6th and 7th century when pilgrims being treated nearby in the Xenodochium of Santi Nereo ed Achilleo were buried at the location of the baths....
- Hôtel-Dieu (France) Valetudinaria (Roman) Vaishya lying in houses (India) Xenodochium (Middle Ages) Geographic service area Base hospital (Australia) Community...
- Hôtel-Dieu (France) Valetudinaria (Roman) Vaishya lying in houses (India) Xenodochium (Middle Ages) Geographic service area Base hospital (Australia) Community...
- Hôtel-Dieu (France) Valetudinaria (Roman) Vaishya lying in houses (India) Xenodochium (Middle Ages) Geographic service area Base hospital (Australia) Community...