Difference between Vespers and Evensong

What is the difference between Vespers and Evensong?

Vespers as a noun is the sixth of the seven canonical hours while Evensong as a noun is a religious service, most commonly seen in the anglican or episcopal church, that takes place in the early hours of the evening.

Vespers

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The sixth of the seven canonical hours

Evensong

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A religious service, most commonly seen in the Anglican or Episcopal Church, that takes place in the early hours of the evening.

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