Ascension of the Lord

Definitions of Ascension of the Lord
  1. noun
    (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter
    synonyms: Ascension, Ascension Day
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    type of:
    holy day of obligation
    a day when Catholics must attend Mass and refrain from servile work, and Episcopalians must take Communion
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