Assumption of Virgin Mary
Assumption of Virgin Mary
belief that Mary was assumed bodily into heaven. [Christian Tradition: NCE, 1709]
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The source also said for the same reason, the monastery decided to ban the fair or 'panayiri' that organised each year on August 15 -- the day the Church marks the
Assumption of Virgin Mary -- outside the grounds of the monastery as it was not in accord with the sanctity of the place.
The Assumption fast begins today and continues until August 15 when one of the greatest Christian feasts, the
Assumption of Virgin Mary is marked, BGNES reports.
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