What are some uses of the Magnificat, Benedictus and Nunc Dimittis in the Eastern Rites?

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For the Eastern Orthodox Church:

  • Magnificat: Sung at daily Matins, after the Psalter readings and Psalm 50 (LXX)

  • Benedictus: I don't believe is sung regularly at any service. It is, however, the Gospel reading for Matins and the Divine Liturgy on the Feast Day of the Nativity of John the Baptist (June 24)

  • Nunc Dimittis: Read during each daily Vespers, near the end of the service.

I believe this is the typical usage for most Typicons (e.g. Russian, Greek, etc.)

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