Divine Office

Divine Office

n.

The office of the breviary.

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divine office

n

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

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

Divine Office - canonical prayers recited daily by priests (e.g. the breviary of the Roman Catholic Church) church service, church - a service conducted in a house of worship; "don't be late for church" office - a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities; "the offices of the mass" Church of Rome, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church, Roman Catholic - the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy