Heaven with transcendent joys her entrance graced,
Next to his throne her Son his Mother placed;
And here below, now she's of heaven possest,
All generations are to call her blest!
-Bishop Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
A glorious Feast of the Dormition, Assumption and Falling Asleep of the Most Holy and Blessed Ever-Virgin Mary, Mother of God, to you all!
Regina in caelum assumpta, ora pro nobis.
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In the Russian Orthodox Church this feast day is August 28, we are on the Julian calendar. Currently we are observing a 14 day strict fast in observance of our Matriarch, the Theotokis, being on her deathbed. In any closeknit family this would bring normal life to a halt and anything else becomes unimportant. This is why we abstain from meat, fish, dairy, wine (or alcohol), oils, evil thoughts, actions and desires during the 2 weeks prior to the Dormition.
"Most Holy Mother of God, Save Us."
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