Daily Worship Status

The Book of Hours of the Armenian Church is comprised of nine services – Midnight Time (Matins), Morning Time (Lauds), Sunrise Time (Prime), Third Hour (Terce), Sixth Hour (Sext), Ninth Hour (None).  According to it, the services are held at respective hours on all calendar days with the exception of Lord’s days, Saturdays and evenings before feast days.  First version presented the names of calendar days together with daily Scripture readings (English text from King James version).  This electronic version of the Book of Hours is based on the calendar by Catholicos Simeon Yerevantsi (XVIII c. ).  This program presents the special Holy Mass days – including notable Sundays, feast days and commemoration days.  The second version is enriched with Liturgy of the Hours with brief commentary on each Hour.  They are followed by Evening Time (Vespers), Peace Time and Night Time (Compline).  The Holy Mass, part of daily liturgy, may be held on any day.  Upcoming release will contain explanation of feasts.  Last three are referred to as Daytime Prayers.  The Book of Hours is presented in Old Armenian language (Grabar).