Ascension Day

A major Christian festival commemorating Christ's ascension into heaven. The festival has been observed 40 days (i.e. the fifth Thursday) after Easter in both the Eastern and Western churches since the 4th century.

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Ascension Day
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
March 8, 2024