ASSUMPTION OF THE VIRGIN

Assumption of the Virgin Mary is an event in the Christian belief that the body of the Virgin Mary ascended directly to heaven after death. According to this belief, the body of the Virgin Mary was preserved incorruptible after death and was directly admitted to heaven.

The story begins in the last days of the Virgin Mary's life. At that time, the Virgin Mary had settled in a house in Ephesus, where she was cared for by John, the apostle of Jesus. One day, the angel Gabriel came to the Virgin Mary and told her that God would raise her to heaven. The Virgin Mary rejoiced at this news and began to spend her last days in prayer and worship.

Upon her death, the apostles and other followers gathered together to prepare her body. However, her body showed no signs of decomposition and the light from heaven covered it. The Apostle John witnessed the Virgin Mary's body ascending in the heavens and believed that this event was a sign that she had been received into heaven.

This event points to the sanctity of the Virgin Mary in Christianity and God's love for her. According to Christian belief, the Virgin Mary is the mother of Jesus Christ and a special person chosen by God. The ascension of her body directly to heaven after death is a source of hope and inspiration for humanity. Today, the Assumption of the Virgin is an important Christian feast day and is celebrated by many Christians around the world.