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Breviary
Liturgical book comprising hymns, readings, psalms, anthems, and other prayers for the reading of the Daily Office, required of all priests, monks, and nuns.
breviary A book of daily prayers and readings used by priest and monks. bronze An alloy of copper (usually about 90 per cent) and tin, often also containing small amounts of other metals such as lead or zinc.
Several important works that the council recommended or initiated but could not effectually carry out were given to Pius for completion; among these were drafting the Index of Forbidden Books and reforming the catechism, missal, and breviary.
 See also: Plate, Roman, Manuscript, Size, Charcoal
  
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