Bible Encyclopedias
Sext

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

a name given to the noonday service (q.v.) of the early Christian Church because it was held at the sixth hour.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Sext'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/sext.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.