A Christian religious service held in the late afternoon or evening, featuring prayers and singing; also called Evening Prayer.
Compound of 'even' (evening) + 'song' (singing or hymns). From Old English religious terminology, this service parallels 'matins' (morning prayer) and has been part of Christian tradition since medieval times.
Evensong in English cathedrals became so beautiful and popular that people still attend it today for the music alone—the King's College Choir evensong is a beloved holiday broadcast watched by millions.
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