Megalynarion

Definition

A magnification sung at Matins in services with polyeleos or vigil, especially to the saint or feast being celebrated.

Episodes

• 057 — Liturgics — 10. The All-Night Vigil
• 183 — Liturgics — 12. The Fixed Annual Liturgical cycle

Related Concepts

• All-Night Vigil
• Censing
• Feast
• Matins
• Polyeleos
• Saints Commemoration

Biblical References

• Psalms 134 and 135 — A song of ascents. Attention! Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who serve in the Lord’s temple during the night. Lift your hands toward the sanctuary and praise the Lord. May the Lord, the Creator of…