AKA Name | The Feast of the Assumption, Dormition of the Theotokos |
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HashtagsCompiled on | #Assumption |
Related Hashtags | #OurLady, #Dormition, #AssumptionOfMary, #Church |
2023 Date | 15 August 2023 |
2024 Date | 15 August 2024 |
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The Assumption of Mary is a Christian feast day that commemorates the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken up, body and soul, into Heaven after her death. The Assumption of Mary has its roots in Early Christianity, but the belief was not formalized until the 5th century A.D. The Assumption was not officially recognized by the Catholic Church until 1950, when Pope Pius XII declared it a doctrine of faith. In the United Kingdom, the Assumption of Mary has been celebrated for centuries, but it was not formally recognized as a public holiday until the reign of Queen Mary I in the 16th century. Mary was a devout Catholic and wanted to promote the feast day in her kingdom.Throughout British history, the Assumption of Mary has remained an important day for Catholics, who celebrate with Mass and processions. In recent years, the feast day has become a time to promote unity among different Christian denominations, as the doctrine of the Assumption is a point of disagreement between Catholic and Protestant Christians. Today, the Assumption of Mary remains an important feast day for Catholics in the United Kingdom and around the world, and it serves as a reminder of the Christian belief in eternal life after death. The Assumption of Mary is observed on August 15th annually. Top Tweets for Assumption -Updated
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