Evensong
(noun)
A service of evening prayers, especially in the Anglican Church, that typically includes hymns and psalms.
Origin:
Derived from the middle english 'even' meaning 'evening' and 'song' meaning 'song'.
Examples:
- The evensong at the cathedral was a beautiful and peaceful way to end the day.
- The choir's performance at evensong was one of the highlights of the church's week.
- The prayers and hymns of evensong were a source of comfort and strength for the people who attended.
- The evensong was a time for reflection and renewal, as well as a time for communal worship.
- The evensong was a peaceful and calming contrast to the busy and stressful pace of everyday life.