Canonical Hour

Of Roman Catholic and hour.

(Roman Catholic Church) one of seven specified times for prayer.

This concept's ID is @1~77223

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  • prime 0 facts

    The second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

  • matins 0 facts

    The first canonical hour; at daybreak.

  • sext 0 facts

    The fourth of the seven canonical hours; about noon.

  • tierce 0 facts

    The third canonical hour; about 9 a.m.

  • vespers 0 facts

    The sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made...

  • nones 0 facts

    The fifth of the seven canonical hours; about 3 p.m.

  • compline 0 facts

    Last of the seven canonical hours just before retiring.