evening prayer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of evening prayer
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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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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