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. What is Ascension… ...

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.

Ahead of Ascension Day tomorrow, we’re looking back at the key date in the Christian calendar and how we’ve marked it over the years. Also known as the Feast of the Ascension, the day is ...

RINGTOWN — Churchgoers from across the region gathered at the historic Old White Church to observe its annual Ascension Day service Thursday. Nearly 100 people packed the pews of the Union Twp ...

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 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. Kristi ...

The Amish community in the Susquehanna Valley will observe Ascension Day on Thursday, May 29. One of the ways the Amish celebrate is by closing businesses and refraining from work.

Stay updated with Swisher Post! Read the latest news at Swisher Post Ascension Day, which falls on Thursday, 29 May 2024, is an important Christian holiday in South Africa, commemorating the ...

Ascension is "a really important day for me", he said, "with Jesus going up to heaven and leaving the world to put into practice what he has spent his time preaching".