Lucernarium

Lucernarium (λυχναψἰα ), a name given to the evening service of the ancient Church, because ere it began it was usually dusk, and the place had to be lighted up with lamps. See Bingham, Antiqu. Christian Church, book 13, chapter 9, § 7. SEE HOURS; SEE VESPERS.

 
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