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Ascension

DEFINITIONS OF: Ascension

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n (New Testament) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection

Synonyms:
Ascension of Christ
Example of:
miracle
a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent

n (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter

Synonyms:
Ascension Day, Ascension of the Lord
Type of:
holy day of obligation
a day when Catholics must attend Mass and refrain from servile work, and Episcopalians must take Communion
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