Illustrations frequently depict joyous events in the Virgins life connected with the infancy of Christ. Vespers at sunset and Compline before going to bed. Matins and Lauds at day break Prime at 6 am. There are eight such hours in a day and they are meant to be used at seven different times during the day. Each hour is composed of various antiphons and responses, psalms, hymns, canticles and prayers addressed to the Virgin Mary and appealing for her intercession. Hours of the Virgin The Hours of the Virgin are the central text in any book of hours.
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