Extended Daily Prayer RuleFor those who wish to spend more time in prayer and follow the daily rhythm of the Church’s worship. MatinsThe service of Matins with the Six Psalms, kathismas, and the morning doxology.VespersThe service of Vespers, opening the liturgical day with evening praise.The Order of ComplineThe full order of Compline for evening prayer at the close of day.The Daily Midnight OfficeThe daily Midnight Office for prayer during the night or in the early morning.The First HourRead at about 7:00 a.m., sanctifying the beginning of the day and recalling the trial of the Savior.The Third HourRead at about 9:00 a.m., recalling the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.The Sixth HourRead at about noon, recalling the Crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ.The Ninth HourRead at about 3:00 p.m., recalling the death of the Savior upon the Cross.TypikaThe order of Typika for lay prayer when attendance at the Divine Liturgy is not possible.Troparia and Kontakia for the Days of the WeekDaily hymns to the angels, the Forerunner, the Cross, the apostles, Saint Nicholas, and all the saints.Sunday Troparia and Kontakia in the Eight TonesHymns celebrating the Resurrection of Christ in each of the eight tones.Prayer at MiddayThe Prayer of the Hours for pausing and turning to Christ in the middle of the day.Prayers for the Hours of Day and NightTwenty-four brief petitions of St. John Chrysostom, corresponding to the hours of day and night.