Misc.
What does the word Agpeya mean?
The book of hours
The hours are chronologically laid out, each containing a theme corresponding to events in the life of our Lord Jesus Christ
Which hour is prayed when we wake up in the morning?
The Prime hour
What is "hour" in Coptic?
ti agp
What are the last 2 components of each hour?
1. Absolution
2. Conclusion
The Veil hour is reserved for who?
Priests, monks & bishops
What are the first 3 components of each hour?
1. Intro
2. 12 Psalms
3. Holy Gospel
What time is the 12th hour usually read at?
9pm
Which books of the Gospels are in the hours?
John
Matthew
Luke
The Third hour is prayed before what in the liturgy?
Offering of Incense
Why is Lord Have Mercy chanted 41 times?
39 lashes Christ received before the crucifixion
1 for the spear in His side
1 for the crown of thorns
When is the Ninth hour read during Liturgy?
During fasting days