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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a dogma of the Catholic Church which teaches that at the end of her earthly life, Mary was taken body and soul into heaven. This event is not explicitly mentioned in the Bible, but it is a widely held belief in Christian tradition. In Orthodox Christianity, the Assumption of Mary is celebrated as the Dormition of the Theotokos, which means the "falling asleep" of the Mother of God. Orthodox Christians believe that Mary died a natural death, but her body was taken up to heaven by God. Icons depicting the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary are common in Orthodox churches and serve as a reminder of Mary"s special role in the life of Christ and the Church. These icons often show Mary being lifted up by angels into heaven, surrounded by the apostles and other saints. The Assumption of Mary is a significant feast day in both Catholic and Orthodox traditions, celebrated on August 15th. It is a time to honor Mary as the Mother of God and to reflect on her role as a model of faith and obedience for all Christians.