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.
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.