Christians orally passed down the account of Jesus’ mother being assumed into heaven. Written record appeared in the 400’s, when the Roman Emperor requested to see her remains. The local bishop explained the account; God had taken her body & soul into heaven.
Ponder
Consider journaling with these reflection questions:
- What emotions might Mary have experienced at this moment?
- How did Mary cooperate with God’s grace during this time in her life?
- What experiences in my life relate to Mary’s?
- How would I describe Mary after reflecting on this moment in her life?
- If I could have a discussion with Mary, what would I ask? What would I say?
Connect
Where did this take place?
The location of Mary's Dormition and Assumption into Heaven is uncertain. A popular tradition states that this took place in Jerusalem; the below map indicates the church built on that location.
Art Featured In This Panel
Luca Giordano's The Assumption of the Virgin
This is a faithful photographic reproduction of a two-dimensional, public domain work of art. The work of art itself is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 100 years or fewer.
