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vespers

also Ves·pers (vĕsˈpərz)

plural noun (used with a sing. or pl. verb)
  1. Ecclesiastical
    a. The sixth of the seven canonical hours.
    b. A worship service held in the late afternoon or evening in many Western Christian churches.
    c. The time of day appointed for this service.
  2. Evensong.
  3. Roman Catholic Church A service held on Sundays or holy days that includes the office of vespers.

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