matins

• Nom désignant le premier des offices de la liturgie des heures dans le christianisme, traditionnellement célébré à l’aube ou tôt le matin. Il peut aussi renvoyer à la prière du matin ou à l’office des laudes selon les traditions.

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

indénombrable

1. Morning prayer of the canonical hoursB2formal

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

   Matines

   • 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.

   Synonymesmorning prayer

2. Literary or historical referenceC1formal

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

   Matines (office de nuit)

   • 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.

   Synonymesmorning prayerprime