feast of dormition

Noun
  1. 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 (synset 115219029)
    is a type of: holy day, religious holiday - a day specified for religious observance
    is a part of: aug, august - the month following July and preceding September
    same as: dormition

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