kathisma

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Synonyms: cathisma, akathisia, kathina, bathism, fathima, kashima, kathia, kathismata, karisma

Antonyms: cathisma, akathisia, kathina, bathism, fathima, kashima, kathia, kathismata, karisma

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Noun

1. A [[division]] of the [[psalter]], used by Eastern Orthodox [[Christian]]s and Eastern [[Catholic]]s who follow the {{w|Byzantine Rite}}.
2. A [[troparion]], or [[hymn]], chanted at [[matins]] after each such division of the psalter.
3. A [[hinged]] [[seat]] used in [[monastic]] [[church]]es, having a full [[back]] attached to the [[wall]].

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