Breviarium Romanum - Latin Language Catholic Breviary

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Overview

The Breviarium Romanum, also known as the Roman Breviary, is the liturgical book used in the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, containing daily prayers, hymns, Psalms, and readings for use during the canonical hours of prayer. This revered book serves as a guide for bishops, priests, and deacons, offering the texts for the Divine Office – the Christian practice of daily prayer. First published in 1568 under Pope Pius V, this edition remained the standard for Catholic clergy until the reforms of 1974, when it became known as the Liturgy of the Hours.

The Breviarium Romanum includes not only the canonical prayers and psalms but also the specific rites and prayers associated with Mass, as well as various liturgical functions. Although this book represents the universal prayer of the Church, exceptions include the Benedictine and Dominican Orders, which maintain their own specific breviaries, and the Mozarabic and Ambrosian Breviaries, which are still used in particular regions. The book's structure and contents make it an essential part of the liturgical life of the Church, offering deep spiritual guidance and structure to the daily rhythm of Catholic worship.

Product Features

• Format: Leather cover
• Pages: 1600
• Publisher: Coletti Editore Roma
• Language: Latin
• Year of Publication: 1954
• Condition: Used, Very Good (exactly as pictured)

Interesting Facts

• The Breviarium Romanum has undergone several editions, with the 1568 publication under Pope Pius V being its editio princeps (first edition). It became a cornerstone of Catholic liturgical life until the reforms of Vatican II in the 1960s.
• The book has been used by the clergy for daily prayers, including the Matins, Lauds, Vespers, Compline, and other canonical hours, central to the rhythm of daily worship in the Catholic Church.
• Although the Roman Breviary was largely standardized under Pope Pius V, two regional versions of the Breviary, the Mozarabic and Ambrosian, continue to be used today in specific locations like Toledo and Milan.
• This 1954 edition is particularly significant as it represents a pre-Vatican II version of the Breviary, offering a glimpse into the traditional practices of the Church before the liturgical changes of the 1970s.

Publishers

• Publisher: Coletti Editore Roma
• Year: 1954
• Language: Latin

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