Dormition of the Holy Virgin in Greece
Quick Facts
The feast day of the Assumption of Mary, also known as Assumption Day, is the principal feast day of the Virgin Mother Mary, according to Christian tradition. It is celebrated annually on or around August 15 although some countries celebrate the day at other times of the year.Local names
| Name | Language |
|---|---|
| Η Κοίμησις της Θεοτόκου | Greek |
| Dormition of the Holy Virgin | English |
Dormition of the Holy Virgin 2013
Thursday, August 15, 2013Dormition of the Holy Virgin 2014
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The feast day of the Assumption of Mary, also known as Assumption Day, celebrates the day that God assumed the Virgin Mary into Heaven following her death, according to popular Christian belief. It is the principal feast day of the Virgin Mother.
It is celebrated annually on or around August 15 by many countries, particularly in parts of Europe and South America. Some countries celebrate the day at other times of the year. This day is also known as the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God (in the eastern countries), or the Feast of the Assumption.
The feast day of the Assumption of Mary commemorates the Virgin Mary's assumption into heaven.
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About Dormition of the Holy Virgin
Read more about Dormition of the Holy Virgin.Dormition of the Holy Virgin Observances
| Weekday | Date | Year | Name | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | Aug 15 | 1990 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Thu | Aug 15 | 1991 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Sat | Aug 15 | 1992 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Sun | Aug 15 | 1993 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Mon | Aug 15 | 1994 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Tue | Aug 15 | 1995 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Thu | Aug 15 | 1996 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Fri | Aug 15 | 1997 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Sat | Aug 15 | 1998 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Sun | Aug 15 | 1999 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Tue | Aug 15 | 2000 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Wed | Aug 15 | 2001 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Thu | Aug 15 | 2002 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Fri | Aug 15 | 2003 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Sun | Aug 15 | 2004 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Mon | Aug 15 | 2005 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Tue | Aug 15 | 2006 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Wed | Aug 15 | 2007 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Fri | Aug 15 | 2008 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Sat | Aug 15 | 2009 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Sun | Aug 15 | 2010 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Mon | Aug 15 | 2011 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Wed | Aug 15 | 2012 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Thu | Aug 15 | 2013 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Fri | Aug 15 | 2014 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Sat | Aug 15 | 2015 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Mon | Aug 15 | 2016 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Tue | Aug 15 | 2017 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Wed | Aug 15 | 2018 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Thu | Aug 15 | 2019 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
| Sat | Aug 15 | 2020 | Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Public holiday |
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