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Vespers commonly called the kathismata, or psalms sung while seated, and the antiphons of matins called the anabathmoi, or psalms of degrees, as well as certain chants used on Holy Thursday, all of which are sung antiphonally.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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The Psalter is divided into twenty parts called kathismata, each of which is made up of three sections (staseis).
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913
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+ Dawidha (David), the Psalter, divided into hulali, which answer more or less to the kathismata of the Greeks.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913
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