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The Day of the Assumption of Mary, also known as the Dormition of the Mother of God, is a significant religious holiday in Georgia. It commemorates the bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life. This tradition is rooted in Christian theology and has been celebrated by the Georgian Orthodox Church for centuries.
On this day, Georgians participate in various religious activities. The celebration typically involves attending a special church service where prayers and hymns dedicated to the Virgin Mary are performed. The Divine Liturgy is often followed by a procession, with believers carrying icons and flowers.
Churches are adorned with decorations and become centers for communal gatherings. In some regions, there might be local festivities that include traditional singing and feasting.
The Day of the Assumption is both a spiritual occasion and an opportunity for Georgians to express their cultural identity through religion. It serves as a day for reflection, reverence, and community unity within the framework of Christian faith.