ASCENSION Day is an important date in the Christian calendar and is observed by many around the world. Here we take a look at the history of the day and how it is celebrated.

Ascension Day, which falls on Thursday, 29 May 2024, is an important Christian holiday in South Africa, commemorating the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.

The Amish community in the Susquehanna Valley will observe Ascension Day on Thursday. It commemorates Jesus' physical ascension into heaven. It falls on the 40th day following Easter Sunday. Sign ...

On May 9, Christians celebrate the Ascension, symbolizing Jesus' ascent to God. Le Monde explores the history and symbolism of one of Christianity's most important feasts.

The Amish community in the Susquehanna Valley will observe Ascension Day on Thursday. It commemorates Jesus' physical ascension into heaven. It falls on the 40th day following Easter Sunday.

The Swedish word for Ascension Day, the day Jesus is believed to have ascended to heaven, is 'Kristi himmelfärdsdag'. Here’s the background behind the Swedish name for the holiday.

It is not the most observed occasion on the Christian calendar, but Ascension Day is considered one of the most important. The Feast of the Ascension, as it has also been known, is the conclusion ...

Tomorrow (June 2) is Ascension Day 2011. In the Christian religion, it commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's body was taken to heaven on the Thursday 40 days after his Easter resurrection.

The Norwegian word for Ascension Day, the day Jesus is believed to have ascended to heaven, is Kristi Himmelfartsdag. Here’s the background behind the Norwegian name for the holiday.

Ascension Day was celebrated yesterday with an evening service and festival by the Knights Templar of Palestine Commandery, No. 18, in the Commandery Room, Masonic Hall.

Volunteer Ascension hosted its 26th annual school supply collection this weekend while also giving children the opportunity to climb on top of fire trucks and explore ...

Nurses at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas, which has around 900 nurses, were also holding a one-day strike on Tuesday. The strike comes amid a nationwide shortage of nurses.