Matins - Wikipedia Matins (also Mattins) is a canonical hour in Christian liturgy, originally sung during the darkness of early morning (between midnight and dawn)
Matins - OrthodoxWiki Matins (also spelled Mattins, from the Latin, matutinae, "morning"), also called Orthros (from Greek, meaning "morning", "dawn" or "day break"), is the longest and most complex of the daily cycle services
Matins | Catholic Answers Encyclopedia The two most characteristic features of the Benedictine Matins are: the Canticles of the third Nocturn, which are not found in the Roman Liturgy, and the Gospel, which is sung solemnly at the end, the latter trait, as already pointed out, being very ancient
What are Matins in Orthodox Christianity | Orthodoxy 101 Matins, also known as Orthros, stands as one of the principal daily services in the Orthodox Church, heralding the beginning of each new day with profound spiritual significance
Matins – The Episcopal Church Matins, sometimes spelled “mattins,” was the longest of the services of the breviary It consisted chiefly of three sets of psalms and lessons It was a “vigil” service, begun several hours before dawn
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Matins - NEW ADVENT In the modern Roman Liturgy, Matins, on account of its length, the position it occupies, and the matter of which it is composed, may be considered as the most important office of the day, and for the variety and richness of its elements the most remarkable