evensong

• Nom désignant l'office du soir dans la liturgie chrétienne, en particulier la prière du soir de l'Église anglicane, composée de psaumes, de cantiques et de prières, souvent chantée. Il correspond historiquement à l'un des offices canoniques de la journée, appelé vêpres ou complies selon le moment.

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.

   office de vêpres

   • 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.

   Synonymesevening 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.

   office du soir anglican

   • 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.

   Synonymesevening prayer