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The Dormition of the Mother of God is a Great Feast of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Catholic Churches (except the East Syriac churches). It celebrates the "falling asleep" (death) of Mary the Theotokos ("Mother of God", literally translated as God-bearer ), and her being taken up into heaven.
In accordance with Tewahedo Church teachings Dormition is the belief that Saint Mary's death was without suffering, in a state of spiritual peace. The Dormition of the Mother of God was believed to have been witnessed by the Apostles. After the death of Saint Mary the Apostles wanted to bury her body in the garden of Gethsemane. [2]
Ad maiorem Dei gloriam or Ad majórem Dei glóriam, [note 1] also rendered as the abbreviation AMDG, is a Latin quote which can be translated as "For the greater glory of God." It has been used as a rallying cry for Catholics throughout history, especially during the Thirty Year's War , and is currently the motto of the Society of Jesus ...
Loss of Jesus in the Temple of Jerusalem; Miracle in Cana of Galilee; Theotokos standing by the Cross; Resurrection of Christ; Ascension of Christ; Descent of the Holy Spirit; Dormition of the Theotokos; Glory of the Theotokos; The rule of the Theotokos, as prayed today, in addition to Angelic salutations usually includes also some other prayers.
Eternal God, we praise you for the great company of all those who have finished their course in faith and now rest from their labor. We praise you for those dear to us whom we name in our hearts before you. Especially we praise you for Name, whom you have graciously received into your presence. To all of these, grant your peace.
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Through the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son our Lord. Who is God living and reigning with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, World without end. [9] On the Roman Rite embolism in its then-current form, the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia said: The Roman Church connects with it a petition for peace in which she inserts the names of the Mother of God, Sts.
Edge rusher Abdul Carter totes the company line — “just another nameless, faceless opponent,” he said — until he doesn’t. “We are a little amped up to get this win,” Carter adds ...