evensong

• Substantiv, das den täglichen abendlichen Gottesdienst mit Gebeten, Psalmen und Gesängen bezeichnet, traditionell die sechste der sieben kanonischen Horen, heute oft öffentlich sonntags in der Anglikanischen Kirche gefeiert.

A noun referring to a daily evening service of prayers, psalms, and canticles, traditionally the sixth of the seven canonical hours, now often held publicly on Sundays in the Anglican Church.

1. C1formalbritish

   The sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office, traditionally held in the early evening; now often observed as a public service on Sundays.

   Vesper

   • The monks gathered for evensong as the sun began to set.
   • Evensong is a peaceful service that marks the end of the day.
   • Many cathedrals still hold evensong on Sunday evenings.

   Synonymeevening prayer

2. Anglican Evening ServiceC1formalbritish

   A daily evening service in the Anglican Church that includes prayers and readings as prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer.

   Abendgebet

   • The choir performed beautifully during evensong at the cathedral.
   • She attends evensong every Wednesday at her local church.
   • Evensong is a cherished tradition in many Anglican communities.

   Synonymeevening prayer