Breviary (noun)

A book of devotions, prayers and hymns used by Roman Catholics, Anglicans and some Lutherans, especially in the liturgy of the hours.

Origin:

The word "breviary" comes from the latin word "breviarium" which means "abridgment" or "summary".

Examples:

1. He opened his breviary and began to recite the morning prayers.
2. The breviary contains the prayers and hymns for the canonical hours of the Divine Office.
3. The monks would gather in the chapel for the recitation of the breviary.
4. The breviary is divided into four volumes, one for each season of the year.
5. The breviary was first printed in 1529.