Versicle
The verse (from Latin versiculus = short verse ) is a part of the Liturgy of the Hours and refers to a short, two-part psalm verse. A cantor or beter ( in choral prayer of a monastery of Hebdomadar ) submits the first part, the community responds. Such a psalm verse passes along with the doxology each Tagzeiten the Liturgy of the Hours a.
Examples
From the Easter liturgy:
Verse before invitatory:
Occasionally, a special symbol ( U 2123 ℣ ) is used in the liturgical books for the identification of the texts of the prayer leader.
The answer to the verse ( responsum ) is then marked with the symbol ℟ (U 211 F).
- Liturgy of the Hours