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
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
The church planned an evening prayer vigil in the aftermath of the shooting, which was the latest attack to contribute to the unprecedented pace of mass killings this year.
From Washington Times ● May 7, 2023
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
Just listen to me!” he kept shouting in synagogue, between the prayer at dusk and the evening prayer.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
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