Mary taken up body and soul into heaven, the Western counterpart of the Eastern Dormition.
Dates
| Year | Dates | Reckoning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 15, 2025 | ||
| 2026 | August 15, 2026 |
Recurrence: Gregorian fixed date.
Significance
The Assumption of Mary, on August 15, celebrates Mary being taken up, body and soul, into heaven at the end of her earthly life. The doctrine was defined as dogma by Pope Pius XII in 1950, on the basis of a belief held in the Church from early centuries. The same day in the Eastern churches is the Dormition, her falling asleep.
Observance
Mass is celebrated for the solemnity, and in many places processions honour Mary assumed into glory.