Office
(AHF-fis)
A series of eight
services
of the Roman Catholic Church performed throughout the day. The
divine offices
consisted of
Psalms
,
hymns
, lessons,
responsories
, and prayers.
Matins
3:00 a.m.
Lauds
daybreak
Prime
6:00 a.m
Terce
9:00 a.m
Sext
noon
None
3:00 p.m.
Vespers
twilight
Compline
before retiring to bed
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