evening prayer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of evening prayer
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha is expected to attend an evening prayer at one of the temples later Sunday.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 8, 2022
They sang in courtyards at night when the men were at synagogue for evening prayer, songs of love, loss, religion and war.
From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2022
“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
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
When the reading was finished, family and guests bowed their heads and Reverend Bulkeley began the evening prayer.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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