This is the first ceremony of celebrating Easter, traditionally it used to take place during sunset on the previous day. Easter Vigil is considered as the most important service of public reverence and Masses of the liturgical year. It is religiously followed and attended by the western churches, namely Catholic Church, Lutheran churches, and the Anglican Communion. Easter Vigil started since the beginning of Lent of the "Alleluia", which is a specialty of the Easter season. Easter Vigil is celebrated in an elaborate and festive way amongst Oriental Orthodox churches, Eastern Orthodox churches, and other traditional sects of Eastern Christianity.
The celebrations are done along with the Divine Liturgy on the same night and are a very important event of the liturgical year. It is celebrated on Holy Saturday evening. This dramatic event marking the beginning of Easter, expects the return of Christ with the lamps burning, so that he shall find his followers awake and gather them at the dinner table. You can usually find out with a quick Google search.
From there, do a bit of research on that particular denomination's beliefs and practices so you can best respect the church. For example, if you plan on attending a Catholic Easter Vigil, you aren't supposed to take communion unless you're a member of the Catholic faith. The Bible doesn't speak of observing an Easter Vigil, so attendance is a matter of conscience.
Romans tells us, "One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. An Easter Vigil can be a beautiful gathering of Christians around the world, all worshipping and praising the birth of hope from Jesus Christ's resurrection. One way to grow in your faith is to see how other Christians worship and ask yourself questions. Why do they do things a specific way? Is it biblical? Is it tradition?
Why is it a tradition? Is tradition something to ignore, examine, or wholly accept? On the other hand, if you're not comfortable with attending a 2- to 3-hour long service or if you feel convicted not to attend for any reason, there's nothing wrong with that! This decision is between you and God, and the Holy Spirit can work in your heart no matter which answer you land on. An Easter Vigil is the celebration of Christ's resurrection and the redemptive gift He has given the world.
Typically held on the Saturday after Good Friday, this service marks the end of Lent. Beginning with the week we take to get ready for the Resurrection. Coming out the wilderness, the forty days of Lent, the church narrows her focus so that it, we, acutely keep our eyes stayed on Jesus. We start to receive everything we shall, not will, but shall need to do what the Lord wants done. We receive everything we need to baptize and bury, and bring to prayer everything that happens from the womb to the tomb.
This is why people stand up in church and wave their hand when the spirit hits them. We have a hope and a prayer!
These come from the Bishop, the leader of the local church. Jesus is the head. These oils are blessed by our Bishop at a Chrism Mass at the cathedral, the Mother church and brought back to each parish. So the Lord can use people and things, anybody and anything. Read posts on the bible, liturgical practices, holy days of obligation, and more.
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