vespers
Example Sentences
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Moore was known on campus as a powerful speaker, tasked as first captain with addressing the student body during weekday vespers in the cavernous chapel with its stained-glass windows depicting historical military scenes.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 2, 2022
At the vespers, Re read a sermon the pope had prepared, giving thanks for the kindness people have shown others in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
From Reuters ● Dec. 31, 2020
Francis will also celebrate New Year’s Eve vespers and New Year’s Day Mass in the basilica.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 10, 2020
These ascents are called vespers flights, or vesper flights, after the Latin vesper for evening.
From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2020
Lily was quiet during the entire ride, whereas my mother chatted nervously, giving advice about curfews and the procedure for receiving a gentleman caller and housemothers and vespers on Wednesdays.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
