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FEAST OF DORMITION

\fˈiːst ɒv dɔːmˈɪʃən], \fˈiːst ɒv dɔːmˈɪʃən], \f_ˈiː_s_t ɒ_v d_ɔː_m_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of FEAST OF DORMITION

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celebration in the Eastern Orthodox church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Assumption in the Roman Catholic church and is also celebrated on August 15th

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