Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Series II/Volume XI/John Cassian/The Twelve Books/Book II/Chapter 1

Chapter I.

Of the Canonical System of the Nocturnal Prayers and Psalms.

, therefore, with this twofold girdle of which we have spoken, the soldier of Christ should next learn the system of the canonical prayers and Psalms which was long ago arranged by the holy fathers in the East. Of their character, however, and of the way in which we can pray, as the Apostle directs, &#8220;without ceasing,&#8221; we shall treat, as the Lord may enable us, in the proper place, when we begin to relate the Conferences of the Elders.