Odae

The Book of Odes, also known as the Biblical Odes, refers to a collection of hymns and prayers referencing the Bible and used as a part of liturgies in some denominations. Collections of odes can be found in every language of Christian literature from antiquity through the Middle Ages, especially in Greek, Latin, Coptic, Syriac, Arabic, Ethiopic, Armenian, Georgian, and Slavonic, and although there were some consistent selections, the extent of the list often varied. They are often circulated with or interwoven with the Psalms, although sometimes they were circulated as independent books. The biblical odes form the basis for the Eastern Orthodox canon sung during matins and other services.

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