The feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Jerusalem

[JerusalemBull]

The Feast of the Assumption of Mary, a significant event in Christian tradition, celebrates the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken bodily into Heaven at the end of her earthly life. This commemoration holds deep religious and cultural significance within the Christian community. However, in today's diverse and evolving religious landscape, one might wonder: how many Christians still practice and observe the Feast of the Assumption of Mary?

 

[exchemist]

The Feast of the Assumption of Mary, a significant event in Christian tradition, celebrates the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken bodily into Heaven at the end of her earthly life. This commemoration holds deep religious and cultural significance within the Christian community. However, in today's diverse and evolving religious landscape, one might wonder: how many Christians still practice and observe the Feast of the Assumption of Mary?

It remains a feast day in the Catholic and Orthodox traditions (Holy Day of Obligation in the Catholic Church) and I think also among Lutherans. But that's just the official position. How many adherents pay attention to it is another matter.

(Personally I've always found it a bit dodgy, unnecessary and slightly embarrassing, possibly because I grew up in a nominally Anglican country and school environment.)

 

[Rival]

It's still a national holiday in France and some other countries. So I'd say it still has a lot of cultural significance.

 

[Aupmanyav]

The Feast of the Assumption of Mary, a significant event in Christian tradition, celebrates the belief that the Virgin Mary was taken bodily into Heaven at the end of her earthly life. This commemoration holds deep religious and cultural significance within the Christian community. However, in today's diverse and evolving religious landscape, one might wonder: how many Christians still practice and observe the Feast of the Assumption of Mary?

This is a Christian topic. I wonder why is it in Interfaith forum?

 

[Rival]

This is a Christian topic. I wonder why is it in Interfaith forum?

It may be celebrated culturally by non-Christians, like Christmas.

 

[Aupmanyav]

If you say so. I do not celebrate Christmas. We have our own festivals.

 

[Rival]

If you say so. I do not celebrate Christmas. We have our own festivals.

Atheists in my country celebrate Christian holidays, as do some Pagans and Dharmics.

 

[Debater Slayer]

Atheists in my country celebrate Christian holidays, as do some Pagans and Dharmics.

Most atheists I know in mine also celebrate Easter and Christmas (if they're ex-Christians) or Eid al-Fitr (if they're ex-Muslims).

Cultural celebrations of religious holidays seem pretty common, so I think Interfaith Discussion is a suitable place for this thread.