matins

• Существительное, обозначающее первый из канонических часов в христианской литургии, традиционно совершаемый на рассвете или ранним утром.

A noun referring to the first of the canonical hours in Christian liturgy, traditionally observed at daybreak or early morning.

uncountable

1. Morning prayer of the canonical hoursB2formal

   The first canonical hour of the daily cycle of prayers, traditionally recited at daybreak.

   Утреня

   • The monks gathered in the chapel for matins before sunrise.
   • Matins is often sung in Latin in traditional monasteries.
   • She woke early to attend matins at the local abbey.

   Synonymsmorning prayer

2. Literary or historical referenceC1formal

   Used to describe any early morning prayer service, especially in Christian liturgy.

   Утреня

   • The novel begins with the sound of matins bells.
   • Matins in the Orthodox tradition differs slightly from the Roman Catholic rite.
   • The cathedral holds matins at 6:00 AM every Sunday.

   Synonymsmorning prayerprime