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feast of dormition

/fiːst əv dɔːˈmɪʃən/

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/fiːst əv dɔːˈmɪʃən/formalart
  • ruХристианский праздник, посвященный «успению» (смерти) Девы Марии, отмечаемый в православной и католической традициях, знаменующий её вознесение на небеса.

A Christian feast day commemorating the 'falling asleep' or death of the Virgin Mary, celebrated in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic traditions, marking her assumption into heaven.

  1. Christian Feast of the DormitionC1formal

    A major feast in Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches commemorating the 'falling asleep' or death of the Virgin Mary, followed by her bodily resurrection and assumption into heaven.

    ruУспение Пресвятой Богородицы

    • The Feast of the Dormition is celebrated on August 15th in the Orthodox Church.
    • Many believers attend a special liturgy on the Feast of the Dormition.
    • The icon of the Dormition shows the apostles gathered around the bed of the Virgin Mary.