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At '''Royal Hours''' all of the [[Hours]]; : 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 9th, as well as the [[Typical Psalms]], are sung as one service. The service is read on the eves of the [[Nativity]] of Christ and [[Theophany]], as well as on [[Holy Week|Holy Friday]]. It is characterized by special [[Psalms]] and hymns, as well as special [[Old Testament]], [[Epistle]] and [[Gospel]] Readings, relating to the particular [[Feast]] or events of the day.

Historically, it was customary for the Byzantine Emperor emperor to be in attendance for the entire Service, hence the title Royal Hours.