divine office

noun, (sometimes initial capital letters) Ecclesiastical

office (def 12c).

Origin

1350-1400; Middle English

Examples from the web for divine office

He prescribes that the monks prostrate themselves at the end of each psalm in the divine office.

British Dictionary definitions for divine office

divine office

noun

(sometimes capitals) the canonical prayers (in the Roman Catholic Church those of the breviary) recited daily by priests, those in religious orders, etc

Encyclopedia Article for divine office

in various Christian churches, the public service of praise and worship consisting of psalms, hymns, prayers, readings from the Fathers of the early church, and other writings. Recurring at various times during the day and night, it is intended to sanctify the life of the Christian community

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