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evening prayer

American  

noun

Anglican Church.
  1. evensong.


Etymology

Origin of evening prayer

First recorded in 1590–1600

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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 church planned an evening prayer vigil in the aftermath of the shooting, which was the latest attack to contribute to the unprecedented pace of mass killings this year.

From Washington Times May 7, 2023

By the time the evening prayer began, less than 10 minutes later, others had nearly finished their meals.

From New York Times Apr. 11, 2023

“All of you will have to come out on Sunday after evening prayer to protest, to peacefully protest … I again say that should never indulge in violence,” he said.

From Seattle Times Apr. 8, 2022

Just listen to me!” he kept shouting in synagogue, between the prayer at dusk and the evening prayer.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel

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