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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

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

In one video, a single-file line of sisters declare their preferences — morning or evening prayer?

From New York Times May 16, 2022

During evening prayer, sometime between 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.,

From Washington Post Jan. 22, 2022

After supper there is evening prayer in the new chapel.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

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