Discuss the holy Mysteries and the liturgical life of the Church such as the Hours, Vespers, Matins/Orthros, Typica, and the Divine Liturgy. All Forum Rules apply. No polemics. No heated discussions. No name-calling.
I was wondering if someone could possibly clear up some confusion for me. I've been attempting to pray at least some of the hours from the prayer book that we have. I can't remember though, what are the times that are meant for each of the hours (Matins, First Hour, Third, Sixth, Ninth hour). Thankyou in advance!
The way I understood it was that ideally, Matins was before dawn. The first hour is right after dawn. The 3rd hour about 9:00, the sixth about noon, and ninth about 3:00pm.
Matins: before dawn
1st: after dawn (or 6:00am)
3rd: 9:00am (approx.)
6th: 12:00 noon (approx.)
9th: 3:00pm (approx.)
The begining of a new day
Vespers 6 p.m.
Compline 9 p.m.
nocturne/midnight office 12 midnight
Matins 3 a.m.
first hour 6 a.m.
third hour 9 a.m.
six hour 12 noon
ninth hour 3 p.m.
I have a question which is kind of on the same tack. What are the Mid-Hours? They are mentioned in Boston's Horologion, but they have almost nothing about them, and I have never heard of them from any other source.
