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A canticle is a lyric or song of thanksgiving that is not from the Psalms, but composed by a famous person of the Old or New Testament. There are a total of 38 canticles used in the Liturgy of the Hours.

• Benedictus
       Canticle of Zechariah
• Magnificat
       Canticle of Mary
• Nunc Dimittis
       Canticle of Simeon

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