August 30, 2021 431 0 5 Quotes from Saints about the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos O what a blessed departure this going to God of thine. If God vouchsafes it to all His servants–and we know that He does…
August 27, 2021 211 0 The Incorruptible Flower of Paradise: A Discourse on the Great Feast of Dormition Archpriest Artemy Vladimirov speaks to why the feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos—the autumn Pascha, is especially significant for us, how…
August 28, 2020 122 0 Ascent to the Celestial Realm of the Most Pure One “The Angels, as they looked upon the Dormition of the Virgin, were struck with wonder, seeing how the Virgin went up from earth to…
August 27, 2020 250 0 The Falling Asleep of the Theotokos This feast is observed by Orthodox, Roman Catholics, and some traditional Protestants. Most Protestants ignore Mary’s death because they say it’s not in the Bible….
August 27, 2019 297 0 Death, The Beginning of Glory Why does the Church celebrate the Dormition (i.e., literally death) of the Mother of God? Why are the days of memory of the saints…
August 28, 2017 882 0 The Icon of Hope: Iconographic Analysis of the Dormition of the Mother of God On August 15 (August 28), the Dormition of the Mother of God is celebrated by most Christians in the world. The Church year begins…
