Shehimo

The Shehimo is the breviary used in the Indian Orthodox Church to pray the canonical hours.[1] The offices used in the Shehimo involve making several prostrations, as well as the sign of the cross.[2] Indian Orthodox Christians pray the Shehimo at fixed prayer times seven times a day, corresponding to the number of canonical hours in the breviary; this tradition derives from Psalms 118:164 in the Christian Bible.[3] The canonical hours including Vespers (Ramsho [6 pm]), Compline (Soutoro [9 pm]), Nocturns (Lilio [12 am]), Matins (Sapro [6 am]), 3rd hour prayer, 6th hour prayer, and 9th hour prayer.[3] On the Lord's Day (Sunday), Indian Orthodox Christians participate in the Holy Qurbana at church and throughout the week pray the Shehimo, with themes being assigned to each day: Monday and Tuesday are devoted to repentance; Wednesday is dedicated to the Theotokos; Thursday revolves around the Apostles and Hallows; Friday remembers the "The Holy Cross, Martyrs, Confessors"; and Saturday commemorates the faithful departed.[4]

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References
  1. Amalorpavadass, D. S. (1968). Post Vatican Liturgical Renewal in India: 1968-1971. National Catechetical and Liturgical Centre. p. 38.
  2. Varghese, Baby (2004). West Syrian Liturgical Theology. Ashgate. p. 135. ISBN 978-0-7546-0618-5.
  3. "My Life in Heaven & on Earth" (PDF). St. Thomas Malankara Orthodox Church. p. 31. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  4. Kurian, Jake. ""Seven Times a Day I Praise You" – The Shehimo Prayers". Diocese of South-West America of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
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