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sunrise service

American  

noun

  1. (sometimes initial capital letters) an outdoor religious service held at dawn on Easter morning.


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I still love the sunrise service on Easter morning.

From Salon Mar. 31, 2024

The sunrise service is put on by the Salem Congregation, which represents 13 Moravian churches in the city, including Home Moravian Church where Tobiassen serves as minister.

From Seattle Times Mar. 29, 2024

Easter was emotional and new and different for many this year, including at the Lincoln Memorial sunrise service that has been a tradition since 1979, save the last two years.

From Washington Post Apr. 17, 2022

In Florida, Eastgate Christian Fellowship in Panama City Beach hosted its annual sunrise service on the beach.

From Washington Times Apr. 4, 2021

The whole family drove slowly through swirling snow to the Garden Tomb, where Liyana’s mother wanted to attend the sunrise service.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

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