Marc Chagall

The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world. In this long vigil he often has to vary his methods of stimulation; but in this long vigil he is also himself striving against a continual tendency to sleep.

French Artist

John Tavener

I've written a very long piece of music recently, the 'Veil of the Temple,' which lasts about seven hours. It's really a kind of vigil. It takes place during the night, waiting for the resurrection of Christ.

British Composer

Angela Davis

The campaign against the death penalty has been - while a powerful campaign, its participants have been those who attend all of the vigils, a relatively small number of people.

American Activist

Bowen Yang

Pride for me has always been about holding a personal vigil within your own relationship, with nuclear being under the queer umbrella or being an ally wherever you land.

Johannes Tauler

Never believe that true prayer consists in mere babbling, reciting so many psalms and vigils, saying your beads while you allow your thoughts to roam.

German Theologian

Wayne Knight

I know there are some people in British Columbia who are still holding a vigil for '3rd Rock'.

American Actor

Frank James

It was one long, anxious, inexorable, eternal vigil.

American Celebrity

Bette Davis

American Actress

Used to show deep concern or support for someone during a hard time.

Deep Concern

Implies a peaceful period of reflection, often for spiritual reasons.

Spiritual Reflection

Reflects a community coming together, often after a tragedy.

Community Solidarity

Signifies preparation and fasting before a religious festival.

Religious Anticipation

Rooted in historical and traditional religious practices.

Historical Tradition

A peaceful protest or demonstration to draw public attention.

Social Protest

A form of passive resistance or political stance on an issue.

Political Statement

A prolonged event that happens over several hours or days.

Extended Duration

 Domestic workers came from all over Texas to be a part of the vigil. They saw in those families their own family stories. They had also come here in search of safety and a new beginning, a better life for their families, and they saw in the eyes of those children their own children.

The work that makes all...

 that I have noticed that quite a lot of people who have affairs may feel terribly guilty for hurting their partner, but they don't feel guilty for the experience of the affair itself. And that distinction is important. And Nick, he needs to hold vigil for the relationship.

Rethinking infidelity...

 But could they have predicted this unprecedented spike less than halfway through the Earth's life? These human-induced alterations occupying overall less than a millionth of the elapsed lifetime and seemingly occurring with runaway speed? If they continued their vigil,

Sir Martin Rees: Earth...

 in advance to aspirin so I'd love to dive into a few of those which I think might be really interesting so one question from our audience was what tips would you offer to meaningfully engage with family or friends who can't access vigils that virtual spaces excuse me

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 at candlelight vigils with families who have lost loved ones to police violence. I've seen how this ethic of community organizing has been able to change arresting practices, hold individual officers accountable and allow families to feel strong and supported

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 Her most important duty is keeping vigil over the flame of Vesta, the virgin goddess of the hearth. Vesta doesn't have a statue like other Roman gods and goddesses. Instead, she's represented by the flame which burns day and night in her temple

Who were the Vestal...

 but hatred ended her life. For most of my community, this is the reality in which we live. Our suicide rate is nine times higher than that of the general population. Every November 20, we have a global vigil

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 need one day especially the chase they practice everything on each other or mom mom is the center of the universe and a willing victim to the cubs play but while they play she maintains her vigils

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 I just need to make sure. Saba and David will keep an all night vigil for Socate and Cherie.

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Vigil