vigil
/ˈvɪdʒəl/
noun
- A period of staying awake to watch, pray, or protest, especially during the night.
- The community held a candlelight vigil for peace outside the town hall.
- She kept a vigil at her father's bedside during his final illness.
- The soldiers maintained a silent vigil at the memorial all night.
- The eve of a religious festival, observed with prayer and fasting.
- The vigil before the feast day began at sunset.
- Many churches hold a special service on the vigil of Christmas.
- They observed the Easter vigil with readings and hymns.
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