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The Canonical Hours: attendance and punctuality (3/13)
All of the monks were required to attend
every Hour although
certain officials, such as the porter, were excused on account
of their duties.
Punctuality was important and anyone who arrived late had to
kneel facing the altar at the presbytery step until the abbot signalled
that he could
return to choir, where he took the last place. Anyone who was
late on a Sunday or a feast day was more severely punished or,
at least, the punishment
was more gruelling for the latecomer had to bow, stretch his
hands until they touched the floor and remain in this position
until the abbot signalled
that he could join the others in the choir.(1)
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