Eventually the Eastern and Western Churches divided over the authority of the Pope. A Well-Kept Secret by Fr. In the daily cycle we begin with Vespers which is a service traditionally held at sundown to thank God for His mercy during the day and to ask for his blessing for the coming night. Second is Compline, a service read before going to sleep. Psalms and petitions are recited during the Compline as well as prayers to God asking for forgiveness and prayers to Christ through the Theotokos asking for protection.
Monasteries even have another prayer service held at midnight.
The theme of this service urges the believer to 'watch and pray' for their spiritual welfare and for their communion with Christ, who will come unexpectedly to judge the world. The Matins or Orthros service is read and chanted in the morning prior to the Divine Liturgy. It consists of psalms, petitions and specific hymns pertaining to the celebration of the day. The Hours also consist of psalms, prayers and a special hymn on the meaning of each hour. Each day of the week has its own significance and special prayers and hymns.