matins
Definition
Noun 1. A Christian church service held in the early morning, traditionally at daybreak: Matins is the first of the seven canonical hours of the Divine Office in Christian liturgy, specifically observed at dawn or in the early morning hours.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The monks gather in the chapel for matins every morning before sunrise.
- Attending matins is a peaceful way to begin the day.
Advanced Usage
- "to say/sing matins": to perform or participate in the matins service.
- The choir sings matins with particular reverence on Sundays.
Variants and Related Words
- Matins (variant spelling: Mattins): An alternative, though less common, spelling.
- Morning Prayer: In some Anglican and Protestant traditions, the service of Morning Prayer evolved from and can be considered equivalent to matins.
Synonyms
- Lauds: In some liturgical traditions, Lauds is a separate morning service closely following or combined with matins.
- Morning Office: A general term for early morning liturgical prayers.
Notes on Meaning
- While the reference specifies "the first canonical hour; at daybreak," it is important to note that in modern practice, the timing can be more flexible, and the term often refers more broadly to a morning prayer service rather than strictly at dawn.
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the first canonical hour; at daybreak
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