The Assumption of Our Lady , celebrated on August 15
The Assumption of Our Lady , celebrated on August 15 , is a Christian festival that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was elevated to heaven, body and soul, after her earthly death. It is one of the most important Marian celebrations for Catholics and Orthodox. The festival highlights the veneration and devotion to the Virgin Mary, symbolizing hope in the future resurrection of the faithful in Christ. It is marked by special masses, processions and prayers in churches around the world, reaffirming Mary's special role in the history of salvation.
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