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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

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

From New York Times • May 16, 2022

“All of you will have to come out on Sunday after evening prayer to protest, to peacefully protest … I again say that should never indulge in violence,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2022

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

From Washington Post • Jan. 22, 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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