2 days ago · Today, Catholics and many other Christians celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This significant feast day recalls the spiritual and physical departure of the …

The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated in the Roman Catholic Church on 15 August, and the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholics celebrate the Dormition of the Mother of …

Aug 15, 2025 · The Feast of Hope for All On August 15, the Church celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the moment when Mary was taken up into Heaven, body and soul, by God. For …

On August 15, the Church celebrates the fact that Mary, the Mother of God, was assumed into Heaven at the end of her earthly life. The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 974) teaches, “The Most …

August 15 is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This holy day celebrates Mary's passing and being assumed into heaven.

In Central America a special feast of the Coronation of Mary in heaven (double major) is celebrated August 18 The city of Gerace in Calabria keeps three successive days with the rite of a double first …

Aug 14, 2025 · It is a privilege granted to Mary, as the Mother of Jesus.” The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. According to Church doctrine, …

The Catechism of the Catholic Church doesn’t answer this question states, “The most blessed Virgin Mary, when the course of her earthly life was completed, was taken up body and soul into the glory …

Aug 15, 2020 · The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was already being celebrated on 15 August in the 5th century. It bore the sense of Our Lady’s “Birth into heaven”, or in …

Aug 12, 2025 · The Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Aug. 15.