house of prayer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of house of prayer
First recorded in 1575–85
Example Sentences
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“They were antithetical to our call to be a house of prayer for all,” he said, adding, “There is a lot of work yet to be done.”
From Washington Times • Sep. 23, 2023
The carving of Mr. Wiesel reflects its mission to be a house of prayer for everyone and a sacred space for the nation to gather, the cathedral said in a news release on Wednesday.
From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2021
"He took the symbols sacred to our tradition and stood in front of a house of prayer in full expectation that would be a celebratory moment," she said.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2020
The 2 ½- hour ceremony blended the majesty of the officially designated national house of prayer, the discipline of his cherished Naval Academy and the unabashed, unapologetic patriotism of a Fourth of July fireworks display.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2018
Almost every rabbi’s home became a house of prayer.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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