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Dormition

DEFINITIONS OF: Dormition

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n 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 15th

Synonyms:
Feast of Dormition
Type of:
holy day, religious holiday
a day specified for religious observance
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