Divine Office

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Divine Office

The office of the breviary.

divine office

(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.

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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

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