divine office

American  

noun

(sometimes initial capital letters)

1. office.

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divine office British  

noun

1. (sometimes capitals) the canonical prayers (in the Roman Catholic Church those of the breviary) recited daily by priests, those in religious orders, etc

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Etymology

Origin of divine office

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

He has brought divine office down to earth with a revolution in tone.

From The Guardian • Sep. 10, 2016

"The principal concern of the brethren," he wrote, "will be the celebration of the divine office."

From Time Magazine Archive

First they set to work to find how the divine office should be celebrated.

From Time Magazine Archive

Many hours of the day are allotted to particular exercises; and no rain or snow stops any one from meeting in the church to assist at the divine office.

From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban

O how happy should I think myself, if he would be pleased to accompany me to the divine office, which yet he has not done, though I have urged him as much as I durst.—Mrs.

From Pamela, Volume II by Richardson, Samuel