Spoudaei

Spoudaei

(, zealous)

was a name given by Eusebius (Ecclesiastes Hist. 6, 11) and Epiphanius (Expos. Fid. n. 22) to ascetics, in reference to their diligence in fasting and prayer, and alms deeds, etc.

Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature