The Assumption Feast Day

The Assumption Feast Day. Happy Feast of the Assumption! By then it had been a pagan city for two centuries, ever since Emperor Hadrian (76-138) had leveled it. Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin

Around the world Solemnity of the Assumption Catholic Outlook
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In most countries, including the United States, it is a holy day of obligation. Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin

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In the Apostles' Creed, we profess our faith in the "Resurrection of the body" and in "life everlasting". Assumption celebrations are accompanied by festivals, colorful street processions, fireworks, and pageantry. Readings: Revelation 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab; Psalm 45:10, 11, 12, 16; 1 Corinthians 15:20-27;

Assumption Of Mary Day. Christians in the East, both Catholic and Orthodox refer to it. It was not until 1 November 1950, that Pope Pius XII proclaimed the Dogma of Mary's assumption body and soul into heaven

Around the world Solemnity of the Assumption Catholic Outlook. This holy day marks the occasion of the Virgin Mary's bodily ascent to heaven at the end of her life Today, the solemnity of the Assumption is marked as a major feast day and a public holiday in many countries