And all Orthodox celebrate the Assumption on August 28 Holy Mother of God- sad and at the same time joyful holiday. The Lord took the Virgin Mary to Heaven so that She could protect all the offended and destitute. She still listens to all the prayers addressed to Her and acts as a merciful intercessor of sinful people before the Almighty. How did she die? What is the meaning of Her Dormition for all of us? And how to celebrate this solemn and such an unusual day?
Assumption of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary August 28: the history of the holiday
After the crucifixion and the miraculous Resurrection of Christ, the Virgin Mary lived in Jerusalem. One of the disciples of Jesus, the apostle John, took care of her, as his Teacher instructed him. She went to Golgotha and to the Holy Sepulcher, spending all her days in prayer. The Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos took place peacefully and quietly.
- Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary during Her prayer and announced to Her that in three days She would rest. At the same time, he handed Her a date palm branch, which was carried in front of the coffin during burial. So the Virgin was able to prepare for the end of her earthly journey: she said goodbye to her relatives, left orders for property and fervently prayed before her death.
- At the moment of death, in the room where Mary was, a bright light suddenly shone, and She died.
- All the apostles miraculously gathered in Jerusalem that day (the Mother of God herself asked for this on the eve of her death in her prayers to Christ), and they escorted the Blessed One to the last path of Her earthly existence.
- The apostles buried the Mother of God in the tomb, where Joachim and Anna (Her parents) and Joseph the Betrothed (Her husband) had already been buried earlier. The entrance to the cave after the burial was filled up with stone.
- Three days later, the apostle arrived in Jerusalem, who did not have time by the time of the burial - it was the apostle Thomas. He wanted to say goodbye to the Mother of God, the apostles escorted him to the tomb, rolled away the stone, but the body was not found there: the Lord took him to Heaven.
- After that, the Mother of God appeared to the apostles and announced to them: "Rejoice, for I am with you all the days."
Thus ended her last days of earthly existence the Blessed Virgin Mary. The date of the celebration of the Assumption of the Virgin was established by the Byzantine emperor Mauritius, who ruled at the end of the 6th century.
The Meaning of the Dormition
What does this holiday tell all of us - the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated annually on August 28? After all, it is not for nothing that the two-week Assumption Fast is dedicated to him, and he himself is in a series Orthodox holidays twelfth. Indeed, thoughts about the death of the Virgin Mary are sad and bright at the same time.
Sad because on this day the most quiet, meek, humble and virtuous Virgin left the sinful earth, which could only exist in this cruel world.
They are bright because even today, in moments of sorrow and sadness, we can turn to the Mother of God with a prayer, and She will not refuse help - after all, She is the Intercessor of the people, so revered by the people.
With this Assumption, the Lord showed all people how important the Most Holy Theotokos is, how sacredly we should honor Her. Therefore, on August 28, think about how quiet, meek, virtuous you are and how often you turn to the Virgin Mary with prayers.
Traditions and customs on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Virgin Mary has always been known in Rus' as the intercessor of the people, and therefore the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin has always been honored and loved. Today, ancient traditions and customs are being revived, so on August 28, remember how it is customary to celebrate the Dormition.
- worship
The divine service dedicated to the twelfth feast is incredibly touching and solemn. So do not be lazy and go to the temple in the morning. It is unlikely that you grow bread and reap rye, but earlier peasants carried bouquets of wheat ears to the service for lighting. After the Divine service, all the worshipers went out together with the priest into the field, where the stubble was illuminated.
- What did they do on the Dormition?
On the Assumption, the end of the harvest was celebrated, so the people called the holiday Dozhinki (Obzhinki), that is, they harvested the remaining bread. In the evening, the whole village went out to folk festivals, sang songs, danced round dances, and saw off the summer. Starting from that day, matchmakers were sent to the brides, because autumn in Rus' was a time of weddings. The table was special for the Dormition.
- What to cook for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
If you follow the old Russian traditions, you need to invite many guests to the Assumption and be sure to serve each guest (by all means!) A quarter of vodka, and a roasted rooster to the table, be sure to scrambled eggs, fish in any form, and even a piglet. This is how Russian people celebrate the end of the Assumption Lent.
Death only in the understanding of ordinary people means the end, darkness, stop ... The Virgin Mary did not die. This word does not sound next to her name. On August 28, one of the most important and solemn, included in the category of the twelfth, holidays of the Russian Orthodox Church is annually celebrated - the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Her whole life is one great feat of humility, patience and meekness. And even now she acts as a “warm intercessor of the cold world,” as M. Yu. Lermontov very aptly put it. No wonder she promised the apostles: “Rejoice, for I am with you all the days…”
It would seem that what is festive in such an event as the Assumption (that is, death) of the Most Holy Theotokos? This question is often asked by worldly people who have just begun their acquaintance with Christianity. But in the Bible, the death of every righteous or holy person is not so much the sadness of separation from relatives and friends, but the joy of waiting for ascension to heaven and meeting with the Lord. The most holy of saints, the Most Holy Theotokos, felt great joy as she prayed for her death and a speedy meeting with the Lord and Jesus Christ.
What date is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin
Majority Orthodox churches this day is celebrated on August 28, Catholics and Orthodox of the Western Rite - on August 15.
IN Orthodox tradition The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated for only one day, but has another 9 days of afterfeast.
History of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
After the death of the Savior, the Most Pure Virgin often came to the Holy Sepulcher and prayed there. On one of these visits, the Blessed Virgin Mary saw the Archangel Gabriel. He told her the news of the imminent end of her earthly existence and the transition to eternal life, handed her a palm branch.
Returning to Bethlehem, she told the angelic message to the righteous Joseph, as well as to the disciples of the Lord. Through the prayers of the Mother of God, the Lord soon sent the Apostle John to the virgin, and then he gathered many Apostles together. The news of the approach of the hour of the ascension of the Most Pure Virgin to the Lord was proclaimed to them by the Apostle and evangelist Saint John the Theologian.
When the Apostles entered the Mother of God, She was not sad, but was filled with spiritual joy. At the third hour they surrounded the bed on which the Mother of God reclined and prayed. Suddenly, the Light of Divine Glory shone, eclipsing the numerous candles. Christ Himself descended to the bed, surrounded by the Heavenly Retinue, among which were angels and archangels. Angels were singing. Then the Heavenly Gates were raised, and the soul of the Most Pure Virgin ascended.
Year of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The exact year in which the Most Holy Theotokos ended her earthly journey is not known to us - this issue is controversial, because different sources indicate completely different dates. For example, Meliton of Sardis calls the 55th year after Christmas, Nicephorus Kallistos writes about the 44th. The Roman historian Eusebius of Caesarea points to the 48th year.
We know that the Blessed Virgin Mary was born in the suburbs of Jerusalem on the border of eras, during the reign of Herod the Great. When she gave birth to Jesus, she was a very young virgin. According to legend, by the time of the Dormition, the Mother of God was 72 years old.
Church feast of the Assumption of the Virgin
This feast in the Orthodox tradition ends the Assumption Fast - strict, but
the shortest of the posts (from the 14th to the 27th day of the last summer month).
And the next day after the Assumption of the Virgin, on August 29, believers are already celebrating another important date - the transfer of the Savior Not Made by Hands to Constantinople from the ancient city of Edessa (Greece). This day is known to many people as Walnut Spas.
In the Jerusalem suburb of Gethsemane (it is there, according to legend, that the tomb of the Most Pure Virgin Mary is located), on the feast of the Assumption of the Mother of God, a special Burial Service of the Mother of God is performed. By the way, on the site of the tomb, underground, a basilica was built. Interestingly, exactly fifty steps lead into it.
Special celebrations begin with an all-night vigil on the evening of 27 August. In churches, a shroud with the image of the Mother of God is solemnly carried out from the altar.
With a shroud, clergy and believers pass around the temple building in a procession.
Then follows the rite of anointing with oil. Entering the church early in the morning on August 28, the believer enters the festive Liturgy. In many Temples of the Assumption of the Virgin, the Patronal Feast is celebrated.
The peculiarity of the celebration of the Assumption of the Virgin in the church is that the clergy wear blue vestments, symbolizing purity and purity.
Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin congratulations:
in prose
1. So the fast ended, the bright holiday of the Assumption of the Virgin on the threshold. May this day fill your heart with grace and heavenly joy.
2. Tomorrow is the Walnut Savior, and today we rejoice together with the Mother of God, who conquered death and met her Son in heaven. Joy, Love, Kindness!
3. The apostles came from afar to gather together on this day. May your soul be filled with joy on the bright Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin!
4. August is the three Savior. Fragrant apples, sweet honey, hearty nuts… But the main thing is the Beautiful Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God. May She cover you with her omophorion on all life's paths!
5. Summer ends with wonderful holidays, among them - the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Do not forget to pray to Her, intercessor and protector!
in verse
Day of the Assumption of the Virgin -
Light Holiday Lovely
May goodness multiply
Days to you warm and clear!
Reposed the Blessed Virgin
Came to heaven
And covered the world with an omophorion...
And with God, all roads are bright ...
Let prayer warm the house
And helps you along the way
Though the path is hard and the day is like a battle,
But with God it is easier to bear the cross.
And the birds fly away
Taking summer away...
Let sadness leave my soul
With the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin!
Dormition Day: Harvest
And the church bells are ringing.
I wish you with all my heart
Love, and I send you a bow.
We honor the Blessed Virgin
We remember Her Dormition today.
Let adversity go around your house
let all joy shine in it.
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1. That's the end of the post. Congratulations on the wonderful Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin!
2. Summer is leaving ... But don't be sad, forgive me for everything. With the Assumption of the Blessed
Mother of God!
3. Grace in the soul! With the Assumption of the Virgin!
4. May the Mother of God protect you! With the Assumption of the Mother of God!
5. I wish you heartfelt prayers. Happy Holidays!
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Icon of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Masters painted many icons depicting the Assumption of the Virgin. One of the most famous is the Kiev-Pechersk. Her main feature in the fact that in front of the bed of the Virgin is the Gospel.
The icon is known for many miracles. Tradition says that the image was handed over to four Byzantine architects by the Mother of God Herself. In 1075, from them, the icon fell into the hands of Reverend Theodosius and Anthony Pechersky.
Balkans. Serbia. Sopochany. 13th century work
Often the Assumption of the Mother of God was depicted on temple frescoes.
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Temple of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
There are many temples with this name all over the world. For example, in Moscow alone there are several. Among them is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin, located in the Pechatniki district.
The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin on Goncharnaya Street, in the area of Tagansky Hill (the temple in Gonchary) was erected in the middle of the 17th century.
Another Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the 16th century was built on the Assumption Vrazhek. In the design of this ancient eclectic building, one can also find Russian style motifs.
The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin in the Veshnyaki area was erected in the middle of the 17th century by Fyodor Sheremetyev according to a vow given to the Lord.
Schedule of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Each Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary has its own schedule of services. For example, the schedule of services of the temple in Veshnyaki can be found on its official website. However, since changes are possible in the schedules, it is best to find out the schedule of services for the next date directly in the temple.
The meaning of the icon of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
In the center of the icons of the same name is a bed. The body of the Mother of God rests on it. Most often he
covered with purple cloth. This color is an attribute of imperial power, because the Mother of God is the Queen of Heaven, the Mistress. The Apostles are depicted around the bed - on some icons there are more of them, on others - less, but there is always John (mourning the Virgin) and Peter (holding a censer and fumigating the bed with incense). Most often, a candle is located in front of the bed. Sometimes Athos is depicted with crippled hands, who wanted to overturn the bed, but he was stopped by an angelic sword. 
Icon of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary helps
Many sources indicate that it is in front of this icon that believers pray to overcome the fear of death. After all, the Mother of God was not afraid of the Dormition, but, on the contrary, she happily prepared for a meeting with the Lord. Also, this icon of the Mother of God is asked for protection, healing, help on the path of salvation.
Prayer of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On this festive day at services in Orthodox churches the Troparion, the Kontakion of the feast, and also the Greatness are performed.
The Dormition of the Mother of God is a great Orthodox holiday from among the Twelve, which recalls the victory eternal life over bodily death. The symbolism of this day encourages everyone to fight against passions and sins, to strive for holiness.
Orthodox believers celebrate a bright holiday - the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that is, the day when she ended her earthly life. To people who are not churched, the event may seem a little sad, because in the worldly sense it is very difficult to agree that it is possible to celebrate the day of someone's death. However, in the Dormition it is not supposed to be sad. Well, and of course you can’t swear, scold, swear and quarrel with anyone.
Sorrow and longing must be driven out of your thoughts on this day. After all, the meaning of the feast of the Assumption is that there is no longer that death that awaited everyone before the Resurrection of Christ, there is no longer the horror of death, there is no fear of it. The Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos, like Easter, is a reminder that, according to the word of God, we will all rise again and enter into eternal life.
Since ancient times, the religious date was preceded by a two-week Assumption fast. Here is what Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh said about this time: “The Dormition fast is a time of joy, because this is the time of returning home, the time when we can come to life. The Dormition fast should be a time when we shake off everything that has become dilapidated and dead in us in order to gain the ability to live, to live with all the spaciousness, with all the depth and intensity to which we are called. As long as this moment of joy is inaccessible to us, incomprehensible, we will end up with a monstrous and blasphemous parody; we, as if in the name of God, will turn life into a continuous torment for ourselves and for those who will have to pay for our fruitless attempts to become saints.
About how the earthly path ended of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we learn from the apocrypha called "St. John the Theologian, the legend of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God." It follows that she died in Jerusalem on Mount Zion. On the alleged site of the Assumption, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was later built.
IN last years of her life, the Queen of Heaven, who was already over 70 years old, lived in the house of the Apostle John in Jerusalem. She often came to pray at Golgotha and at the tomb of the Lord. Once, during a prayer, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Blessed Virgin, who said that she would soon have to say goodbye to earthly life and meet your son - Jesus Christ. The Virgin Mary prayed about this all the years without a son, so the coming Assumption was good news for her.
She told about the appearance of the Angel to the Apostle John and began to prepare for her death. The apostles these days miraculously found themselves in Jerusalem and came together to see off the Mother of God. Before her death, the Mother of God consoled them and promised after her death to help them and always pray for them. At the moment of death, her room was lit up with light and Jesus Christ himself appeared before her. And then she seemed to fall asleep, and the Lord himself accepted her most pure soul.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most beloved holidays since antiquity. Immediately after the Baptism of Rus', Assumption churches began to appear everywhere. The cathedral church of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, built in 1076, is dedicated to this event. By the XIV century Assumption churches were already built in Rostov, Yaroslavl, Zvenigorod, Suzdal and in the Moscow Kremlin.
In Rus', the Orthodox feast of the Assumption of the Most Holy Theotokos coincided in time with the harvest and sowing of winter crops. Proverbs and signs that have survived to this day testify to this: “This winter is three days before the Dormition and three after”, “Before the Dormition, plow - press an extra mop”, “The Blessed Mother sows, and the Veil covers.”
Dormition and the end of the harvest in the villages were celebrated with a merry feast with a feast, round dances, songs and the indispensable intoxicated mead on the table. The Assumption was considered the beginning of autumn: "See the Assumption, meet autumn", "From the Assumption the sun falls asleep." From this time, the departure of swallows ends. It was believed that if a rainbow appeared on the Dormition, this would lead to a long and warm autumn.
This wonderful holiday also marked the start of the "Indian summer", when the peasants could finally take a break from worries and enjoy the gentle last sun. And now, how painfully beautiful are these last days of warmth before the protracted cold! Let's rejoice in them!
Looking at the church calendar on August 28, you can see this date highlighted in color. After looking at the description, it is easy to find out that the day of the Assumption of the Virgin is celebrated, but what does the word "assumption" mean? What is the death and resurrection of the soul? Perhaps, many do not know the answer to this, as well as the history of the holiday itself. Let's try to figure this out together.
Church Traditions
From the words of Holy Scripture, one can learn that, after the ascension of her son Jesus Christ into heaven, the Mother of God remained in the care of the saint
Many church traditions explain the Assumption in different ways, what is the resurrection of the soul, the emergence of the celebration of death. The customs and rules for celebrating the Assumption are little covered in the scriptures, as are all the main points of the end of the earthly path of the Mother of God.
Also, from the entire sacred history of the New Testament, everyone knows how highly the Mother of the Lord was honored among the apostles when she was with them in Jerusalem.
Unfortunately, very few manuscripts of that time have come down to us. Basically, these creations were collected in the Holy Gospel and the New Testament.
Thanks to new archaeological devices, after numerous excavations in Jerusalem, the works of St.
These documents mention the life of the Mother of God, show her Assumption itself, what kind of event it is for the people and the whole history of that period.
This apocrypha (a secret written history that was not included in the canon of the Bible) says that after the massive persecution of the Church by King Herod Agrippa, the Mother of God, together with John the Theologian, moved for a while to the city of Ephesus.
When the persecution was ended, the Mother of God, together with John, returned to Jerusalem, where she settled in his house on
The history of the holiday
As the legend says, when the Mother of God once went to the Mount of Olives to pray, she met the archangel Gabriel there, in whose hands was a branch of a paradise palm tree. He preached to the Virgin Mary that after three days she would repose in Heaven, the Lord would lift her, her own mother, into the Kingdom of Heaven, in which she would be with him forever.
Upon returning to the house, the Mother of God told Saint John about her meeting with the Archangel Gabriel and her future death.
In her will, she asked to be buried in Gethsemane, next to her parents and her betrothed, the righteous Joseph.
In addition, the will was instructed to give two of her vestments to beggar girls who served her with great affection and hard work.
Presentation of the Virgin Mary to the Lord
The presentation of the Most Holy Theotokos itself was supposed to come on the 15th day of August at the third hour of the day. At this time, candles were lit in the temple, and Mary was lying on a beautifully decorated bed. In an instant, a sea of light flooded into the Temple, in which Jesus Christ himself appeared with angels, archangels and all heavenly powers and he approached the Virgin Mary.
Seeing the Son, the Blessed Virgin joyfully said to him, and the Lord with trembling and pride took her to himself, and she, having heard his approval, gave her most pure soul to His only Son.
According to church beliefs, after the death of the Mother of God, the apostles put her body in the tomb and blocked the entrance to it with a large stone. Three days after his death, the Apostle Thomas joined them, who tearfully asked and begged for a chance to say goodbye to the Blessed Virgin Mary. At his request, the apostles rolled away the stone and entered the cave with it, but what was their surprise when they found only the robe of the Virgin, and she herself was not there, and a pleasant fresh smell of herbs came from the cave itself.
Celebration in temples
From ancient times, it was customary to celebrate this holiday with a morning service, at which believers brought cereal seeds for illumination and blessing. This happened after the night service at sunrise.
The people call the Most Holy Theotokos the Lady, and from this the feast of the Assumption bears another name, Lady of the Day, Lady. Among the people, it is customary to call the feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God the Second Most Pure, and the Dormition of the Most Holy - the First Most Holy.
This holiday was celebrated with a great feast, with home-brewed beer, sweet dishes and pies.
So, one of the great and last of the twelfth feasts church calendar in August is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The spiritual meaning of the celebration
Such a phenomenon as death has always caused fear, hesitation, surprise and awe in the soul of every person.
On the way to eternal life, everyone needs to go through the path of learning, experience and joy in ordinary worldly life. It is the righteousness of today's life, our actions and deeds that affect the future eternal life in peace and happiness. This concept of death is the foundation of the Christian faith.
If we recall the Holy Scriptures, then death is not something noble, but, on the contrary, the process of the fall, the disobedience of the soul to the human will of God.
According to the teaching of the Church, the concept of death is the Dormition. What is death and why is it needed? It can be said with certainty that our Creator did not want human death at all, but people themselves predicted it by constant falls and disobedience.
But even in such a situation, the gates to Paradise will open before us, where those who to this day do not violate the laws of God, who constantly strive to do good and bring joy and help to others, will be next to the Creator.
Celebration of the Death of the Virgin Mary
On the icons depicting the Dormition of the Mother of God, next to her bed, Christ always rises, in whose hands is a small figure of a baby, symbolizing the soul of the dead Mother of God. This children's figurine is a prototype of the rebirth of the Soul after death, which its Son came to accept.
Historical information
In the writings, which speak of the liturgical practices of the ancient Greek Church, the first references to the Assumption of the Virgin appeared at the end of the 6th century.
The emperor Mauritius, who ruled in those days, made this day a church-wide one. In most churches, this day was celebrated on January 18, but according to some experts who study the writing of that period, it was Mauritius who moved its celebration to August, on Victory Day over the Persians.
It falls just at the end of the Assumption Lent, which lasted from August 1 to 15 according to the old style and from 14 to 28 according to the new style, and directly on 28 - the Assumption.
The preparatory period and the celebration itself
As mentioned earlier, the Feast of the Assumption begins with a very severe two-week fast. This is one of the four annual fasts, and it is considered one of the most ancient and strict. Even fish is allowed to eat once for the entire post and on a certain day.
Priests celebrate in blue robes. The Church Liturgy begins in the evening and lasts all night, and from the very morning the Liturgy of the Assumption itself is served. On the third day, a shroud is taken out, symbolizing the attire of the Virgin Mary, similar to the shroud of Christ. The only difference here is the image on it of the Mother of God, lying in a coffin.
According to the custom of the Church, at the morning liturgy, before the burial of the shroud, laudatory prayers are read, kontakion and troparion are sung, and then a solemn procession with the shroud around the temple follows.
As can be seen from all that has been said, the significance of the holiday is very great. From his story, we can conclude that the righteous path of life is always rewarded by our Creator. All the incredible miracles of the ascension give hope to every believer to gain eternal life after death.
In all the prescribed canons and stichera of the feast, the greatness and joy of the Dormition of the Theotokos is emphasized. Here there is no place for sorrow and grief about death, but there is a great happiness of victory over it.
The whole day of August 28 (Assumption) people spend in prayer and joy, eating cooked dishes at the family table after a long night liturgy
The Dormition of the Theotokos is celebrated annually on August 28. The historic event of this memorable day is colored both by sadness and joy. It was on this day that the Most Pure Virgin completed her life path and finally reunited with the Son.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin is considered one of the most important Orthodox holidays. This feast is related to a story that is not written in the Bible, nevertheless it is known to everyone and everyone, thanks to the stories of church ministers.
The Dormition, or in other words death, of the Mother of God is a holiday of happiness and joy. But not everyone understands how such a sad moment can serve as a legacy for Orthodox Christians. To do this, one should turn to the origins of the life of the Virgin and learn the truth of the Christian faith.
Life of the Virgin
After the crucifixion of Christ, few words are said about the Virgin Mary in the Bible. It is only known that after the Ascension of Jesus into the Kingdom of Heaven, she lived in the capital of Israel, until the persecution of the Christian people began. John the Theologian, who was instructed by Christ himself to protect and take care of the Mother of the Lord, helped her move to Ephesus. Every day, the Ever-Virgin visited Bishop Lazar the Four-day, and also visited Mount Athos, which she later designated as a place for prayers and turning to God.
Before her death, the Blessed Virgin returned to Jerusalem. There she daily indulged in prayers and went to those places that were connected with the life of her Son Jesus Christ. In her prayer requests, the Mother of God begged for a meeting with her Son in heaven.
The Mother of God herself, before her death, left all her savings to her servants - widows. And she instructed them to bury her next to her parents at the foot of the Mount of Olives, in the village of Gethsemane.
History of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On the day when the Virgin Mary died, all the inhabitants of the capital came to say goodbye to her. All preachers and believers under one roof gathered the news that the hour of death had struck for the Mother of God. Everyone watched her dormition, everyone came to say goodbye to the Blessed Virgin. The news of the death of the First Mother spread all over the world, because the miracle that happened that day amazed even the most strict and godless person.
The Mother of God left the world of the living with light, bright, dazzling and pure, she was surrounded by angels, among whom Christ himself appeared before her. Mary turned to her Son with a request for the salvation and blessing of all those who are next to her on this day and who pray for her. The Virgin Mary also called to Jesus in prayer to protect her with the power of the Lord God from demons and Satan, and then, in happiness and ecstasy, she completely surrendered herself into the hands of the Lord. Jesus Christ personally raised his mother in his arms to the Kingdom of Heaven.
For three days and three nights, the apostles sang biblical psalms near the tomb of the Blessed Virgin. And only on the third day did they receive true and complete peace from the Image of the Holy One, which appeared to them in the face of the Mother of God and her speech. She demanded to rejoice and rejoice, to sing in spirit, since from now on she will be next to everyone, always protecting and patronizing. After the resurrection, the body of the Mother left this world, going to the Lord in heaven.
Many people may think that it is completely absurd to celebrate the day of the Assumption, that is, the day when the Mother of God died. After all, for most people, death is nothing but pain, suffering and sadness. But true believers know the truth: death is only the beginning of eternal life. Only after repose begins a real, happy life in heaven, next to our Lord. Christians know that it is not death that brings suffering, but the deeds that people do while living on earth.
The feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary makes us understand that the Virgin Mary left this world in joy and with peace of mind. That life is only a hard, but forced path, to gain eternal and true life. Therefore, the Dormition of the Mother of God is a blessed holiday for Christians, because only through death do we know true happiness. We wish you a great mood, strong faith. be happy and don't forget to press the buttons and
