evening prayer
Evening prayers are part of various religious traditions, marking the end of the day with reflection, thanksgiving, and worship.
Definition
B2General
(common)A prayer or set of prayers said in the evening as part of a religious practice.
Example
- She always says her evening prayer before going to bed.
C1Christianity
(formal, liturgical)A formal service held in the evening that includes hymns, scripture readings, and prayers.
Example
- The church holds an evening prayer service every Sunday.
C1Christianity
(Anglicanism, Methodism)A specific service combining vespers and compline, often referred to as evensong when sung.
Example
- The choir sang beautifully during the evening prayer, also known as evensong.
C1Judaism
(formal, liturgical)A daily prayer service held in the evening, known as Ma'ariv.
Example
- He attended the Ma'ariv service at the synagogue.
C1Islam
(formal, liturgical)The prayer held just after sunset, known as Maghrib.
Example
- Muslims gather for the Maghrib prayer every evening.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "evening prayer":
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