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Friday, December 19, 2008

What Are the "O Antiphons"?


December 19 - Root of Jesse



From
Catholic Education Resource Center
By Father William Saunders

The “O Antiphons” refer to the seven antiphons that are recited (or chanted) preceding the Magnificat during Vespers of the Liturgy of the Hours. They cover the special period of Advent preparation known as the Octave before Christmas, Dec. 17-23, with Dec. 24 being Christmas Eve and Vespers for that evening being for the Christmas Vigil.

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