ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Matins

Okay, kiddo! Let's talk about a special time called Matins.

Matins is like a special class for grown-ups at church, but it happens super early in the morning before most people wake up. It is a time when people come together to pray and sing songs to God. Sometimes, it can also include readings from the Bible and other special texts.

The name "Matins" comes from the Latin word "matutinus," which means "morning." So, you can think of it like a special morning time to talk to God.

Some churches have Matins every day, but others may only have it on special occasions or certain days of the week. No matter when it happens, it is an important time for people to connect with their faith and start their day off on a good foot.

So, that's Matins - a special morning time for grown-ups to pray and sing songs to God. Did that make sense to you, kiddo?