We found 2 definitions of assumption of mary from 2 different sources.
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assumption of mary - celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church | ||
Assumption, Assumption of Mary, August 15 | ||
holy day of obligation a day when Catholics must attend Mass and refrain from servile work, and Episcopalians must take Communion |