evening prayer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of evening prayer
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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The calls often open with a guest speaker and close with an evening prayer, offered by a chaplain in the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The anniversary was marked with a moment of silence in the House and Senate, a panel discussion by historians, members’ recollection of the event, and an evening prayer vigil on the Capitol steps.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 6, 2022
The incident occurred during a daily evening prayer, media reported, after the man jumped over a railing inside the inner sanctum and attempted to grab a sword kept near the Sikh holy book.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 19, 2021
Just as evening prayer was about to begin, the estimated 10 people who were in the building could smell the smoke and were able to get out safely, said Mohamed, 53.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 14, 2021
After supper there is evening prayer in the new chapel.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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