Assumption Of Mary (Noun)
Meaning
Celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The Assumption of Mary is a significant feast day in the Roman Catholic Church, celebrated on August 15th.
- The Assumption of Mary is often depicted in art as the Virgin Mary being lifted up to heaven by angels.
- The doctrine of the Assumption of Mary was formally defined as a dogma of the Catholic Church in 1950.
- In many Catholic countries, the Assumption of Mary is a public holiday and is celebrated with processions and festivities.
- The Assumption of Mary is seen as a symbol of hope and a reminder of the promise of eternal life for all believers.