Assumption of The Blessed Mother Mary into Heaven

The Assumption of Mary is a major Christian doctrine stating that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken body and soul into heavenly glory at the end of her earthly life. Celebrated annually as a major feast day on August 15, it is a holy day of obligation for Roman Catholics. However, because the feast falls on a Saturday, it is celebrated on Sunday, the 16th of August 2026. Core Theological Meaning: Body and Soul: Unlike standard saints whose souls enter heaven while their bodies decay, Mary was spared bodily corruption. Passive Grace: Mary was assumed (taken up) by the power of God, contrasting with Christ who ascended by His own power.