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The O Antiphons: An Ancient Advent Tradition The O Antiphons are a series of seven liturgical prayers chanted or recited during the final days of Advent, from December 17 to December 23. These antiphons are traditionally sung before the Magnificat during Vespers, the evening prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours. Each antiphon begins with “O” and invokes a biblical title for Christ, such as “O Wisdom,” “O Lord,” “O Root of Jesse,” or “O Emmanuel.” These titles, drawn from Old Testament prophecies,

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