Encaenia

See also: encaenia

English

Etymology

Latin encaenia, from Ancient Greek ἐγκαίνια (enkaínia, “a festival of renewal or dedication”).

Noun

Encaenia (plural Encaenias)

1. The eight days of celebration for the dedication of the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
2. An academic ceremony in which degrees or awards are given out.