Byzantine memorial books the case of the book of the Protaton of Karyes (Mount Athos)

A meticulous analysis of the memorial book from the Protaton of Karyes on Mount Athos reveals its enduring significance as a liturgical and archival document, spanning nearly two centuries with continuous updates. Originally compiled in 1366, this Byzantine-era text—one of the longest surviving lists of names—served as both a memorial for the deceased and a reference for monastic donations. Its structure, evolving content, and comparisons to shorter donation records offer new insights into Athonite monastic practices during the late medieval period.

Rigo, A. (2023). Byzantine memorial books the case of the book of the Protaton of Karyes (Mount Athos). Zbornik Radova Vizantoloskog Instituta, (60-1), 521–543. https://doi.org/10.2298/zrvi2360521r