great hours

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What does great hours mean?

A particularly solemn celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church, occurring thrice a year: on the Eve of the Nativity, the Eve of Theophany, and Great Friday.

How to pronounce great hours

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “great hours”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “great hours” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.