Definition:
A vigil is kept when someone remains awake with purpose—whether in grief, devotion, or protection. The hours can feel stretched, shaped by silence and the sound of one’s own thoughts. Vigils often take place at thresholds: before change, after loss, or in anticipation of something significant. The word suggests patience and presence held steady in the dark. It reflects the act of keeping watch when others have turned to rest.
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