vespery Definition
a service of evening prayer, typically held in the Roman Catholic Church.
Using vespery: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vespery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The church holds a vespers service every Sunday evening.
Example
The nuns gathered for vespers at sunset.
vespery Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for vespery
- evensong
- evening prayer
- vespers
Phrases with vespery
solemn vespers
a special vespers service held on certain occasions, such as Christmas or Easter
Example
The cathedral will hold solemn vespers on Christmas Eve.
choral vespers
a vespers service featuring choral music
Example
The choir will perform at choral vespers this Sunday.
vespers bells
bells rung in the evening to signal the start of vespers
Example
The vespers bells rang out across the valley.
Origins of vespery
from Latin 'vespera', meaning 'evening'
Summary: vespery in Brief
'Vespers' [ˈvɛspəri] is an evening prayer service held in the Roman Catholic Church. It is also known as 'evening prayer' or 'evensong.' Special types of vespers include 'solemn vespers,' held on certain occasions, and 'choral vespers,' which features choral music. 'Vespers bells' are rung in the evening to signal the start of vespers.
