Syrians of Diverse Backgrounds Celebrate the Feast of the "Assumption of Mary" - Enab Baladi

Syrians of diverse backgrounds celebrate the Feast of the "Assumption of Mary" - Enab Baladi

Christian denominations in Syria celebrated on Friday, August 15, the Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, one of the most significant religious occasions for Christians. Churches across Syrian provinces held prayers and masses to mark the feast, with members of the Christian faith participating. For Christians, the feast symbolizes the Virgin’s assumption into heaven, body and soul, after completing her mission on earth. Candles were also…

Syriac Orthodox Church marks Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary with prayer, fasting, and enduring traditions - Syriac Press

BETH NAHRIN — Within the Christian liturgical calendar, the Syriac Orthodox Church observes numerous feasts throughout the year. Among these, the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary — commemorated annually on 15 August — holds profound spiritual and symbolic significance. The feast affirms the Church’s enduring belief that death is not the end of human existence, and that love and faith remain the guiding principles toward eternal life. I…