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  1. Dormition, Feast of Dormitionnoun

    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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  1. feast of dormition

    The Feast of Dormition, also known as the Dormition of the Mother of God, is a significant celebration in Orthodox, Catholic, and some Protestant traditions. It commemorates the death, resurrection, and assumption of Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, into heaven. This religious event is similar to the Western Christian holiday of Assumption. In many traditions, it is observed on August 15th. The term 'Dormition' means 'falling asleep', signifying the peaceful and gentle passing of Virgin Mary to the afterlife.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of feast of dormition in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of feast of dormition in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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