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Assumption of the Virgin

Assumption of the Virgin, Roman Catholic belief (declared as official dogma by Pope Pius XII in 1950) that the Virgin Mary was “assumed into heaven body and soul” at the end of her life. Assumption Day is celebrated Aug. 15.

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