A doxology (Ancient Greek: δοξολογία doxologia, from δόξα, doxa, “glory” and –λογία, –logia, “saying”) is a short hymn of praises to GOD in various forms of Christian worship, often added to the end of canticles, psalms, and hymns. The tradition derives from a similar practice in the Jewish synagogue, where some version of the Kaddish serves to terminate each section of the service.