evensong

1 the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office; early evening; now often made a public service on Sundays [syn: vespers]

2 (Anglican Church) a daily evening service with prayers prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer [syn: Evening Prayer]

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Noun

1. A religious service, most commonly seen in the Anglican or Episcopal Church, that takes place in the early hours of the evening.

The term evensong can refer to the following:

• Evening Prayer (Anglican), the Anglican liturgy of Evening Prayer, especially (but not exclusively) so called when it is sung.
• Evensong (Unitarian Universalist Association), a programmed series of gatherings organized by the Unitarian Universalist Association.

In literature

• "Evensong", a best-selling 2000 novel by Gail Godwin.
• "Evensong", a 1932 novel by Beverley Nichols, which was the basis for the 1934 film.
• "Evensong", a short story by science fiction author Lester del Rey which appeared in Harlan Ellison's anthology Dangerous Visions.

Other uses

• Evensong, a 1934 film.
• Evensong, a 1970 album by the band Amazing Blondel.

See also

• Even Song

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