The Institutes, Book III

Book III

• The Institutes III.1 — Of the services of the third, sixth, and ninth hours, which are observed in the regions of Syria. Of the services of the third, sixth, and ninth hours, which are observed in the regions of Syria. The nocturnal system…vatican.va
• The Institutes III.2 — How among the Egyptians they apply themselves all day long to prayer and Psalm continually, with the addition of work, without distinction of hours. For among them (viz., the Egyptians) these offices which we are…vatican.va
• The Institutes III.3 — How throughout all the East the services of Tierce, Sext, and None are ended with only three Psalms and prayers each; and the reason why these spiritual offices are assigned more particularly to those hours. And so…vatican.va
• The Institutes III.4 — How the Mattin office was not appointed by an ancient tradition but was started in our own day for a definite reason. How the Mattin office was not appointed by an ancient tradition but was started in our own day for…vatican.va
• The Institutes III.5 — How they ought not to go back to bed again after the Mattin prayers. But some in this province, not knowing the reason why this office was appointed and introduced, go back again to bed after their Mattin prayers are…vatican.va
• The Institutes III.6 — How no change was made by the Elders in the ancient system of Psalms when the Mattin office was instituted. How no change was made by the Elders in the ancient system of Psalms when the Mattin office was instituted.…vatican.va
• The Institutes III.7 — How one who does not come to the daily prayer before the end of the first Psalm is not allowed to enter the Oratory; but at Nocturnes a late arrival up to the end of the second Psalm can be overlooked. But one who at…vatican.va
• The Institutes III.8 — Of the Vigil service which is celebrated on the evening preceding the Sabbath; of its length, and the manner in which it is observed. Of the Vigil service which is celebrated on the evening preceding the Sabbath; of…vatican.va
• The Institutes III.9 — The reason why a Vigil is appointed as the Sabbath day dawns, and why a dispensation from fasting is enjoyed on the Sabbath all through the East. And throughout the whole of the East it has been settled, ever since…vatican.va
• The Institutes III.10 — How it was brought about that they fast on the Sabbath in the city. But some people in some countries of the West, and especially in the city, not knowing the reason of this indulgence, think that a dispensation from…vatican.va
• The Institutes III.11 — Of the points in which the service held on Sunday differs from what is customary on other days. Of the points in which the service held on Sunday differs from what is customary on other days. But we ought to know…vatican.va
• The Institutes III.12 — Of the days on which, when supper is provided for the brethren, a Psalm is not said as they assemble for the meals as is usual at dinner. Of the days on which, when supper is provided for the brethren, a Psalm is not…vatican.va