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The Ascension of the Lord (Orthodox Christianity)

Name: The Ascension of the Lord (Orthodox Christianity)
Start: 2026-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-21T23:59:59-04:00

May 21

Ascension of the Lord

This holy day commemorates the physical ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven in the presence of his 11 apostles, which, according to scripture, occurred 40 days after his resurrection from the dead on Easter.

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Date:: May 21
Event Categories:: 2026, Christian Orthodox

Golden Rule

"In everything, do to others what you would have them do to you. For this sums up the law and the prophets."

- Matthew 7:12

Christianity