feast_of_dormition | ||
1. | [ noun ] 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: | dormition | |
Related terms: | religious_holiday August | |
Similar spelling: |
Feast_of_Dedication feast_of_lights feast_of_sacrifice |