👉 Matutine is a term used in religious contexts to refer to a specific time or period of day during which certain religious practices, such as fasting, are observed. It is typically associated with the Eastern Orthodox Church and refers to the morning prayer service that occurs after sunrise on Sunday mornings. The term "matutine" comes from the Latin word "matutus," meaning "birth." In this context, it means a specific period of time when people engage in religious practices to prepare for or
