The term 'Monastic Office' refers to the role of PRIOR, which is a five-letter word. A PRIOR is a senior member of a religious order who is appointed to oversee the day-to-day operations of a monastery or convent. The PRIOR is responsible for ensuring that the religious order's rules and regulations are followed, as well as for providing spiritual guidance to the members of the order. The PRIOR is usually elected by the members of the order and is expected to serve for a set period of time.