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Definition 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.
Exact synonyms: Feast Of Dormition
Generic synonyms: Holy Day, Religious Holiday
Group relationships: Aug, August
Generic synonyms: Holy Day, Religious Holiday
Group relationships: Aug, August
Definition of Dormition
1. Noun. The process of falling asleep. ¹
2. Noun. (euphemistic) The process of death or the actual death itself. ¹
3. Noun. (Eastern Orthodoxy often capitalized) The death and assumption into heaven of the Virgin Mary. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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