The Great Feast Honoring The Mother of God The Church holds dear the ancient tradition of the Dormition—the peaceful repose and glorious Assumption into heaven of the Mother of God. She who cared for the Apostles continues to care for us, interceding with love and prayer. When her time came, the Apostles were miraculously gathered to her side, and with angels’ song, she was taken into eternal glory. Her holy repose and heavenly assumption show us the sure hope of Resurrection for all the faithfu