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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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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 • Jun. 2, 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

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

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

After supper there is evening prayer in the new chapel.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

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