Definition of Hagiography

a type of biography that is about the life of a saint

Examples of Hagiography in a sentence

The author’s most famous work was a hagiography about Mother Teresa.  🔊

Accomplishments of various saints were outlined in the hagiography.  🔊

Several chapters in the hagiography were dedicated to the Irish St. Patrick.  🔊

A hagiography was penned about Mary Magdalene and her relationship with Christ.  🔊

The story of St. Teresa of Avila was part of the massive hagiography dedicated to the saints.  🔊

Other words in the Books and Reading Material category:

Most Searched Words (with Video)