vespers
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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
My own private vespers felt a little like counting the steps up a flight of steep stairs.
From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2020
I see night women in doorways, monks chanting vespers, and here is the great boom of Big Ben, This is the BBC Overseas Service and here is the news.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
