kathisma

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) A division of the psalter, used by Eastern Orthodox Christians and Eastern Catholics who follow the.
 * 2) A troparion, or hymn, chanted at matins after each such division of the psalter.
 * 3) A hinged seat used in monastic churches, having a full back attached to the wall.

Synonyms

 * stasidion