vigil
//ˈvɪdʒ.ɪl//
Noun
vigilSingular
vigilsPlural
1
A period of staying awake during the night, especially to keep watch or pray.
The family held a vigil at the hospital throughout the night.
2
A peaceful demonstration or gathering held to show support for a cause or to commemorate someone, often involving candles.
Hundreds of people attended a candlelight vigil to honor the victims.
3
The eve of a religious festival, observed as a day of spiritual preparation.
The church held a vigil on the eve of Easter.