Agpeya
What is the meaning of "Agpeya"?
Book of Hours
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
When is the first hour (Prime) prayed?
6:00 AM
Why do we pray 7 times a day?
As David said, "Seven times a day I praise you, because of your righteous judgment" (Psalm 119:164).
The hours are chronologically laid out, each containing a theme reflecting the events in the life of Jesus.
Which prayer is prayed at 9:00 AM?
The Third Hour (Terce)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
How many times do we pray "Lord Have Mercy"?
41 Times
When is the sixth hour prayed?
BONUS (100 points): What does the sixth hour represent in the life of Jesus?
12:00 PM
It represents the crucifixion of Jesus.
Why do we pray "Lord Have Mercy" 41 times?
It represents the 39 lashes Christ received before the crucifixion, plus one for the spear in His side, and plus one for the crown of thorns.
Which prayer is prayed at 3:00 PM?
BONUS (100 points): What does this prayer represent in the life of Jesus?
The Ninth Hour
It represents Jesus' death on the Cross and His acceptance of the repentance of the Thief.
What is today's memory verse?
“Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine.”
(1 Timothy 4:16)
When are the eleventh hour (11th; Vespers), twelfth hour (12th; Compline), and midnight prayers prayed?
Bonus (100 points): What does the twelfth hour represent in the life of Jesus?
They are prayed at 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM, and midnight (12:00 AM).
The twelfth hour represents the burial of Jesus Christ.