Pittsburgh Compline Choir

Compline originated in the convents and monasteries of Europe more than a thousand years ago. We hope that Compline’s ancient prayers for peace, forgiveness and safety through the coming night will touch your heart and you will be renewed and strengthened by this hour. Compline (from the Latin completorium – completion) is the last service of the Liturgy of the Hours (or the Divine Office). In the monastic tradition a prayer service was held every three hours to adhere to the biblical command to pray without ceasing. The services begin with Matins, followed by Lauds, Prime, Terce, Sext, None, Vespers, and ends with Compline.

Over thirty years ago, the Pittsburgh Compline Choir began as an outgrowth of the Lutheran Campus Ministry in Greater Pittsburgh’s mission. As the Compline Choir has grown in scope, the Lutheran Campus Ministry, housed at the Lutheran University Center, continues to offer support in several different ways. The ministry of Compline is further supported by a very generous annual gift from First English Evangelical Lutheran Church in downtown Pittsburgh. You can help this ministry continue by donating now, using the button below.