dormition

Noun

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Noun (1)

  1. celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Assumption in the Roman Catholic Church and is also celebrated on August 15thSynonyms: Feast of DormitionType of religious holiday, holy dayPart of August, Aug
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