21. Sometimes more than one canon can be chanted together, as frequently happens at Matins . 22. The lessons at Matins followed a somewhat different plan from those of the Roman Office. 23. The main chants of the Office are those of Matins , Vespers and the Vigils. 24. Matins was the earliest service at dawn.25. When Olivier arrives, Cadfael suggests waiting until Matins , when they can leave undetected. 26. This event was called the Bruges Matins . 27. Matins of Great and Holy Saturday is, in parish practice, held on Friday evening.28. These Matins services are often chanted the evening before so more of the faithful may attend. 29. Matins was originally named Vigils, or in monastic usage, the " night office ".30. The service of matins was structured in three nocturnes, each with three readings and responsories.
