Six Psalms
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Six Psalms are a set of six penitential psalms solemnly chanted at the beginning of the Orthodox Christian Orthros (Matins) service, traditionally listened to in complete stillness and reverence.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Orthodox Christian liturgical element
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liturgical text ⓘ set of psalms ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Hexapsalmos
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Six Psalms of Orthros NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedTheme |
divine mercy
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judgment ⓘ penitence ⓘ repentance ⓘ watchfulness ⓘ |
| clergyRole | usually read by a reader or priest ⓘ |
| component |
Psalm 102(103)
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Psalm 142(143) NERFINISHED ⓘ Psalm 3 NERFINISHED ⓘ Psalm 37(38) NERFINISHED ⓘ Psalm 62(63) NERFINISHED ⓘ Psalm 87(88) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| laityRole | listen in silence ⓘ |
| languageOfOriginalUse | Koine Greek NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| liturgicalFunction |
penitential prayer
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preparatory part of Orthros ⓘ |
| liturgicalPosition | beginning of Orthros ⓘ |
| liturgicalRubric |
chanted without interruption
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listened to in complete stillness ⓘ listened to standing ⓘ no movement in church during reading ⓘ |
| liturgicalSeasonUsage | used throughout the year ⓘ |
| numberOfComponents | 6 ⓘ |
| psalmNumberingSystem |
Greek Orthodox usage
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Septuagint numbering NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| recitationStyle | solemn chant ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Byzantine liturgy
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Matins in the Byzantine Rite NERFINISHED ⓘ Orthros service ⓘ Penitential Psalms NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Byzantine Rite
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Eastern Orthodox Church NERFINISHED ⓘ Oriental Orthodox Churches NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| theologicalSignificance |
call to inner contrition
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expression of human suffering before God ⓘ reminder of the Last Judgment ⓘ |
| timeOfDay | morning service ⓘ |
| usedInService |
Matins
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Orthros NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| venerationContext | Orthodox Christian worship ⓘ |
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