Feast of Dormition
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| Noun | 1. | Feast of Dormition - 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 holy day, religious holiday - a day specified for religious observance |
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