Kathisma
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kathisma is a noun meaning A division of the psalter, used by Eastern Orthodox Christians and Eastern Catholics who follow the Byzantine Rite.
Meaning
A division of the psalter, used by Eastern Orthodox Christians and Eastern Catholics who follow the Byzantine Rite.
More Meanings
- A troparion, or hymn, chanted at matins after each such division of the psalter.
- A hinged seat used in monastic churches, having a full back attached to the wall.
Word Forms
- kathismas
- kathismata
Synonyms for kathisma
Depending on context, synonyms include stasidion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cathisma, sticheron, psalter, ektenia, prokeimenon, psalmbook.
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