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evening prayer

American  

noun

Anglican Church.
  1. evensong.


Etymology

Origin of evening prayer

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

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During his trip to Hong Kong, Li joined an evening prayer service with Chow, exchanged gifts with the cardinal and visited various religious sites, including the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Holy Spirit Seminary, Kung Kao Po said.

From Seattle Times

Out of caution, the Seattle Fire Department responded on social media by telling people to avoid the area as a yellow tape barrier was set up around Sephardic Bikur Holim Congregation, where the evening prayer service was scheduled for 7:35 p.m.

From Seattle Times

A Friday evening prayer vigil is planned at a counseling office across the street from the Xpress Mart Shell station in Columbia.

From Seattle Times

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

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

From New York Times