Breviary
noun
A book that contains the prayers, hymns, psalms, and readings for Catholic worship services.
The priest read from the breviary during morning mass.
Often appears as...
- read the breviary
- flip through the breviary
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
noun
A book that contains the prayers, hymns, psalms, and readings for Catholic worship services.
The priest read from the breviary during morning mass.
Often appears as...
- read the breviary
- flip through the breviary
Usage tips
Formal
Religious
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Catholic Services
Breviary is specifically used in the context of Catholic worship, not other religions.
The new Catholic church provides each member with a breviary.
Pro Tip 2/3Daily Use
Priests and other clergy often use the breviary daily for prayer, signifying its importance in their lives.
Sister Mary keeps her breviary close for her daily devotions.
Pro Tip 3/3Liturgical Seasons
The contents of a breviary vary according to the liturgical season like Advent or Lent.
During Lent, the breviary includes special penitential psalms.
Pro Tip 1/3Catholic Services
Breviary is specifically used in the context of Catholic worship, not other religions.
The new Catholic church provides each member with a breviary.
Pro Tip 2/3Daily Use
Priests and other clergy often use the breviary daily for prayer, signifying its importance in their lives.
Sister Mary keeps her breviary close for her daily devotions.
Pro Tip 3/3Liturgical Seasons
The contents of a breviary vary according to the liturgical season like Advent or Lent.
During Lent, the breviary includes special penitential psalms.
Pro Tip 1/3Catholic Services
Breviary is specifically used in the context of Catholic worship, not other religions.
The new Catholic church provides each member with a breviary.
Pro Tip 2/3Daily Use
Priests and other clergy often use the breviary daily for prayer, signifying its importance in their lives.
Sister Mary keeps her breviary close for her daily devotions.
Pro Tip 3/3Liturgical Seasons
The contents of a breviary vary according to the liturgical season like Advent or Lent.
During Lent, the breviary includes special penitential psalms.
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Quote examples
Wladyslaw Reymont
Polish Novelist
When I was six and already able to read and write Polish, my uncle the curate taught me Latin. Since he had no suitable textbook, he simply used the breviary.
Quote examples
Wladyslaw Reymont
Polish Novelist
When I was six and already able to read and write Polish, my uncle the curate taught me Latin. Since he had no suitable textbook, he simply used the breviary.
Example 1 of 1
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