Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Canonical Hour.
Canonical Hour - as a noun
(roman catholic church) one of seven specified times for prayer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hour7time of dayHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The monks gather in the chapel to pray at the canonical hour of Vespers."
"The canonical hour of Matins is often held in the early morning before sunrise."
"Lauds is one of the canonical hours traditionally recited at daybreak."
"Prime is the first canonical hour of the day in the monastic schedule."
"The canonical hour of Terce is typically observed around mid-morning."
