dormition (Meaning)
dormition (n)
celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Assumption in the Roman Catholic Church and is also celebrated on August 15th
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celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Assumption in the Rom
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The Dormition of the Mother of God is a significant feast day in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches.
The feast commemorates the "falling asleep" of the Virgin Mary, also known as her dormition.
Dormition is a Latin term that means "to fall asleep".
The feast is celebrated on August 15th in the Eastern Orthodox Church and on August 28th in the Eastern Catholic Church.
