Canonical Hour
Of Roman Catholic and hour.
(Roman Catholic Church) one of seven specified times for prayer.
This concept's ID is @1~77223
Contains
- prime
The second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
- matins
The first canonical hour; at daybreak.
- sext
The fourth of the seven canonical hours; about noon.
- tierce
The third canonical hour; about 9 a.m.
- vespers
The sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made...
- nones
The fifth of the seven canonical hours; about 3 p.m.
- compline
Last of the seven canonical hours just before retiring.