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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There are also wellness rooms for visitors to nurse, conduct prayers or otherwise use in private, quiet areas on the lower level of the museum and the lower level of Home Court.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
9 June 2026 -
Patricia Garzón, a 25-year-old who attended the prayer vigil with her friend, said her faith helps her every day.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Vespers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vespers. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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