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Celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

15 de agosto
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He waited until the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, a time in France when everyone leaves the cities-likeFourth of July in the States.
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It still attracts pilgrims: this week, in which the feast of the assumption of Mary is celebrated, will see a surge in numbers.
The Guardian
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