Ascension Day

The 40th day after Easter, on which the Christian feast of the Ascension is observed. Also called Holy Thursday.

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Ascension Day

(Ecclesiastical Terms) Christianity the 40th day after Easter, when the Ascension of Christ into heaven is celebrated

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Ascen′sion Day`

the 40th day after Easter, commemorating the Ascension of Christ; Holy Thursday.

[1325–75]

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Noun

Ascension Day - (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter

Ascension, Ascension of the Lord

Christian religion, Christianity - a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

holy day of obligation - a day when Catholics must attend Mass and refrain from servile work, and Episcopalians must take Communion

Translations

عيد الصُّعود

Nanebevstoupení

Kristi himmelfartsdag

Christi Himmelfahrt Himmelfahrt

Kristi himmelfartsdag

Kutsal PerşembeMiraç günü

复活节后第四十日耶稣升天节

Ascension Day

n → Himmelfahrt (→ stag m) nt

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Ascension

(əˈsenʃən) noun

Christ's ascent to heaven.

Ascension Day noun

(also Holy Thursday) the day commemorating Christ's Ascension, ten days before Whitsunday.

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Sunday Club and Sunday Youth talked about the meaning of Ascension day * Shirley Lingwood spoke on Memories Are Made Of This at the Providence Methodist Friendship Group.

Community news

Whit Monday has already been changed, which is ascension day, and has been exchanged with all the fun and frivolities of Spring Bank Holiday.

Letter: No mention of the saint himself

The following religious holidays are considered national holidays: Shrove Monday; Easter Monday; Ascension Day; Whit Monday; Assumption Day; All Saints Day; All Souls Day; Christmas Day; and the second day of Christmas.

Luxembourg

Miners were superstitious about Ascension Day, which they thought unlucky.

Letting the black cat right out of the bag

VILLAGERS in Bishops Tachbrook are in for an early awakening when the Hallelujah Chorus is played from the church belfry on Ascension Day morning.

Waking up to the Hallelujah Chorus

Ascension Day comes to remind us of life's goal, to be with Him where true joys are to be found.

THEME OF THE DAY

Early communion for Ascension Day was led by the Rev Geoff Bamforth when Mr Gold read lessons.

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Older choristers are shown in this picture of singers from St Mary's Church, Gateshead, as they mark Ascension Day on the church roof (3).

Choirs share sound of music; Today we take a look at the people who have shared their heavenly voices with folk in the region

Mr Usher has now been forced to hold Thursday evening's Ascension day communion service, one of the most important days in the church calendar, in his vicarage.

Yobs force vicar out of church

If you want to see Bruges with its best party hat on, go in May when they celebrate Ascension Day.

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This is the season between Ascension Day and Pentecost ...

FRANCIS WOOD

Helen Davies led inter-session prayers, celebrating ascension day Sunday Club let a large helium filled balloon into the sky and had a treasure hunt, and Sunday Youth had a quiz about the disciples.

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