dormition

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to the celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven at the end of her earthly life, corresponding to the Assumption in the Roman Catholic Church, also celebrated on August 15th.

• 🇷🇺Имя собственное, обозначающее праздник в Православной церкви, посвящённый взятию Девы Марии на небо в конце её земной жизни, соответствующий празднику Успения в Римско-католической церкви, также отмечаемый 15 августа.

1. The falling asleep of the Virgin Mary C2 formal

   In Eastern Orthodox theology, the peaceful 'falling asleep' or death of the Virgin Mary, after which her body was taken up into heaven. This event is celebrated as a major feast on August 15th.

   • The icon of the Dormition shows the apostles gathered around the bed of the Virgin Mary.
   • The Feast of the Dormition is one of the twelve Great Feasts in the Orthodox Church.
   • Many pilgrims travel to Jerusalem to visit the site of the Dormition.

   🇷🇺Успение Богородицы

   Synonyms: assumptionrepose

• dormitions plural form
• dormitions' possessive plural form
• dormition's possessive singular form