Aposticha
The Aposticha (Greek: Άπόστιχα'; Slavonic: стїхи̑ры на стихо́внѣ stikhíry na stikhóvne) are a set of hymns (stichera) accompanied by psalm verses (stichos) that are chanted towards the end of Vespers and Matins in the Eastern Orthodox Church and those Eastern Catholic Churches that follow the Byzantine Rite. == Description == The Greek term literally means "[hymns] on the verses." The aposticha belong to a family of hymns, known as stichera, which are normally tied to psalm verses in the Daily Office.