Bible Encyclopedias
Pernoctalians
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(watching all night) is a term that represents what was long a custom with the more pious Christians, especially before the greater festivals. (See VIGIL).
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Pernoctalians'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/p/pernoctalians.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.