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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Feast_of_the_AscensionFeast of the Ascension - Wikipedia

    The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ [1] (also called the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Ascension Day, Ascension Thursday, or sometimes Holy Thursday [2] [3]) commemorates the Christian belief of the bodily Ascension of Jesus into Heaven.

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  3. www.christianity.com › what-is-ascension-dayWhat Is Ascension Day? Meaning & Why Christians Celebrate It

    May 3, 2024 · The Christian holiday of Ascension Day, also known as the Feast of the Ascension, celebrates when Jesus ascended to heaven. This feast day is one of the ecumenical feasts of Christian churches, along with the celebrations of the Passion, Easter, and Pentecost.

  4. www.vaticannews.va › en › liturgical-holidaysSolemnity of the Ascension of the Lord - Vatican News

    May 9, 2020 · The Ascension is a liturgical Solemnity celebrated by all the Christian Churches. It falls on the fortieth day after Easter Sunday. Saint John Chrysostom and Saint Augustine make reference to it, but it was probably Saint Gregory of Nyssa who influenced the propagation of the feast.

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  7. www.catholic.org › lent › ascensionAscension Day: Ascension of Our Lord - Easter / Lent ...

    May 9, 2024 · Thursday May 9, 2024. The Ascension of Our Lord, a Holy Day of Obligation, celebrates the day that Christ, in the presence of His apostles, ascended bodily into Heaven. The Ascension occurred on the 40th day of Easter, a Thursday... continue reading.

  8. www.bbc.co.uk › bitesize › articlesThe Ascension of Jesus - BBC Bitesize

    The Bible says that after he rose from the dead, Jesus remained on Earth for a further 40 days before he was lifted into the clouds to return to his Father in Heaven. This event is known as the...

  9. www.ewtn.com › ascension-20994What does the Feast of Ascension celebrate? - EWTN

    When is the Ascension celebrated? The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord is traditionally celebrated on Ascension Thursday, the fortieth day after Easter. However, many places in the world – including most of the dioceses in the United States – transfer the feast to the following Sunday.

  10. www.britannica.com › topic › Ascension-ChristianityAscension | Description, Significance, Feast, & Art | Britannica

    Sep 30, 2024 · Ascension, in Christian belief, the ascent of Jesus Christ into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection (Easter being reckoned as the first day). The Feast of the Ascension ranks with Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost in the universality of its observance among Christians.

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