Kathisma

For other uses, see Kathisma (disambiguation).

A kathisma (Greek: κάθισμα; Church Slavonic: каѳисма, kafisma), literally, "seat", is a division of the Psalter, used in the Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Rite Catholic churches. The word may also describe a hymn sung at Matins, a seat used in monastic churches, or a type of monastic establishment.

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