kathisma

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek κάθισμα (káthisma, “seat”).

Noun

kathisma (plural kathismas or kathismata)

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

Synonyms

(hinged seat): stasidion

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