Dormition

/dɔrˈmɪʃən/
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Definitions of Dormition
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: Feast of Dormition
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    type of:
    holy day, religious holiday
    a day specified for religious observance
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