The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

Choir

  • Behind the high altar, against the back wall of the Cathedral is the beautiful wooden choir, built to hold the Canons of the cathedral when they recite the Liturgy of the Hours, also called the Divine Office, the perennial praise which the Church raises daily to God. The Divine Office consists of readings from sacred texts, Psalms, and hymns, recited throughout the day at present times, called . . .