During Holy Week, the liturgy of the monastery reverts to a plainer, more ancient form. The tradition of reading before Compline is maintained by reading part of the Last Discourse before Compline on the Wednesday of Holy Week, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Tonight we read John 14.1 to John 15.11 in English. The Revised Standard Version has been used. This section, John 17, is read on Good Friday.