The Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15: what can and cannot be done on the holiday
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Anna Tkach
14.08.2025 - 19:00
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All believers who celebrate the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary are pleased with the nice update of the holiday date in accordance with the new calendar. This holiday is one of the most important in the Orthodox and Greek Catholic calendars, celebrated on August 15. The Dormition is one of the oldest Marian holidays, marked as the day when the Mother of God was taken up to heaven. The holiday has a deep spiritual meaning, combining human sorrow over loss with faith in eternal life. The traditions of celebrating this day are passed down from generation to generation and have always been an important part of spiritual heritage.
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