Ramsha


Ramsha is the Aramaic or East Syriac term for Evening Liturgy being followed as a part of the Liturgy of the Hours in the Syriac Churches. In the East Syriac tradition, a liturgical day begins with the Ramsha at 6:00 pm. This evening prayer is referred to as the time of Vespers in the Latin Catholic tradition.

Liturgy of the Hours in the Syriac tradition

The Liturgy of the Hours was known by several names such as the Divine Prayers, Divine Office and Canonical Hours. In accordance with the Jewish tradition, the following are the seven times of prayer in the Syriac Churches: