The Assumption of Mary commemorates her ascension into heaven. Traditionally, Roman Catholics believe that Mary, the Virgin mother of Jesus, never physically died and instead ascended into heaven.
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As we celebrate the #Solemnity of the #Assumption, we pray: O Lord, through the intercession of the most Blessed Virgin Mary, may we see heaven as our final goal and come to share her glory. https://t.co/1zju1OATS6
Today is the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin into Heaven, the medieval dedication of many East Anglian churches. Proscribed at the Reformation, surviving imagery is rare. Rayed in 15c glass at East Harling and a roof boss at St Mary Coslany, Norwich, both Norfolk. https://t.co/wgu7WlZaru
A perfect half moon today on the Feast Day of The Assumption of the Holy Virgin Mary.
Let those who have eyes to see understand. https://t.co/mgPhQVJVeG
The last movie I saw in 2020 was Cats on Ash Wednesday, and the first movie I’ve seen since then was The Green Knight today, the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, so you could say I keep a very blessèd social calendar
Happy Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary! She was raised up to heaven by the power of the Resurrection of her Son. Where she has gone we all hope to follow! By the transforming power of God's love we too shall experience Resurrection at the end of our earthly journey. https://t.co/Y9Kqqy6Fdx
— Fr. Joseph de Viveiros, C.R. (@Fr_JosephCR) August 14, 2021
Two 17c continental images of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, now both in East Anglian churches. Mary is met in heaven by her son at Hoveton St John, Norfolk, and the disciples around her empty tomb watch her ascend at Nowton, Suffolk. Today is the feast of the Assumption. https://t.co/53sPuipJjE
Today is the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, 'Lady Day in harvest'. An Anglo-Saxon version of one very popular legend about the end of Mary's life on earth: https://t.co/6bD5VNQ5md https://t.co/bZcWhkNdpH