as in prayer
an evening service for praying in some Christian churches
Vespers is held Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the chapel.
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prayer
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In late June, McNair announced his decision to not seek re-election in 2026, after a few months of prayer, thoughts and conversations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025 -
Congregant Rita Cartwright is convinced the building was otherwise spared from devastation because a prayer group at the church recently returned from hiatus.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Vespers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vespers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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