Athens
15
08
2022
HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE

Assumption of the Virgin Mary & Marias' celebrate their name today

On the 15th of August, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is celebrated in great splendor. For the Greek Orthodox Church, this is one of the 3 most important feasts after Christmas and Easter and a day of great joy as the Mother of Jesus ascended to heaven and was reunited with her son.
On the 15th of August, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is celebrated in great splendor. For the Greek Orthodox Church, this is one of the 3 most important feasts after Christmas and Easter and a day of great joy as the Mother of Jesus ascended to heaven and was reunited with her son.
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