The Matins and the First Hour are usually counted as one Laud. The First Hour is always read immediately after the Matins, before the dismissal.

🕐The Matins and the First Hour are usually counted as one Laud. The First Hour is always read immediately after the Matins, before the dismissal.

7️⃣Orthodox theologians usually associate the symbolic number seven also to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, because prayer is seen as a gift or fruit of the Holy Spirit.