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Dormition
dormition (dɔːˈmɪʃən) n1. the process of falling asleep2. death3. Christianity the Virgin Mary's assumption into heavendormition - A peaceful and painless death, as well as the act of sleeping or falling asleep.See also related terms for sleeping.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | Dormition - 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 15thFeast of Dormitionholy day, religious holiday - a day specified for religious observanceAug, August - the month following July and preceding September |
TranslationsDormition
Related to Dormition: TheotokosSynonyms for Dormitionnoun celebration in the Eastern Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life endedSynonymsRelated Words- holy day
- religious holiday
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