A Great Feast of Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, the Dormition of the Theotokos commemorates the “falling asleep,” or death, of Mary the Theotokos (“Mother of God”) and her bodily resurrection before her ascension into heaven.
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The Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos
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The Dormition of the Most Holy Lady
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ROCOR | Richmond | Saint Tikhon Orthodox Church (orthodoxrva.org)
Untitled Document (stjamesva.org)
Home | Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral (vagocathedral.org)
Fenote Hiwot Beata LeMariam Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Richmond VA (beataeotc.blogspot.com)