Divine Office may refer to:
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Divine Office may refer to:
- Liturgy of the Hours
The Liturgy of the Hours or Divine Office is the official set of daily prayers prescribed by the Catholic Church to be recited at the canonical hours by the clergy, religious orders, and laity. The Liturgy of the Hours consists primarily of psalms supplemented by hymns and readings. Together with...
, the recitation of certain Christian prayers at fixed hours according to the discipline of the Roman Catholic Church
- Canonical hours
Canonical hours are divisions of time, developed by the Christian Church, serving as increments between the prescribed prayers of the daily round...
, the recitation of such prayers in Christianity more generally