Dormition of the Mother of God

Fresco at Vatopedi 1312 AD

Dormition of the Mother of God ( August 28/ August 15), sometimes called Assumption, commemorates the death, resurrection and glorification of Christ's Mother. It proclaims that Mary has been "assumed" by God into the heavenly kingdom of Christ in the fullness of Her spiritual and bodily existence.

In some traditions on the feast of the Dormition, flowers are blessed. Sometimes the icon of the Theotokos is adorned with flowers on Her feast days. It reminds us of the special place the Theotokos has in our lives. It also reminds us that we honor this special woman who tells us "All generations will call me blessed." (Lk 1:48)