troparion

/ˈtroʊpərɪɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

a hymn sung in the Eastern Orthodox Church, typically as a verse in a canon or stikhira, often in praise of the Theotokos or another saint.

“During the vespers service, the choir sang a beautiful troparion in honor of the Virgin Mary.”

Synonyms

  • hymn
  • verse

Antonyms

  • blasphemy
  • heresy