Etymology:
Latin: breviarium, from brevis ("brief") + -arium (suffix indicating a collection or container)
Meaning:
A book containing daily prayers and readings from the Bible, psalms, and other liturgical texts.
Origin:
The earliest known breviaries date back to the 5th century AD. They were initially compiled by monastic communities as a way to standardize and simplify the daily prayers recited by monks. Over time, breviaries were adopted by the secular clergy and became an essential part of the Catholic liturgy.
The name "breviary" comes from the Latin word brevis, meaning "brief," because the book was intended to provide a concise summary of the daily prayers and readings.
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