(August 15) Today we're also observing . . . Feast of the Assumption
Feast of the Assumption
(Christian, Christian / Greek Orthodox)
A religious holiday celebrating the asscention of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, into heaven.
…the Blessed Virgin Mary (Mary, the mother of Jesus) “having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.” This means that Mary was transported into Heaven with her body and soul united. *
*source: wikipedia - Assumption of Mary
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August 15th, 2007 at 8:26 am
This feast celebrates the Assumption of Mary, not her ascension. Only Jesus ascended to heaven. Mary was taken up by God=assumed.