Ascension
English
Proper noun
Ascension
- (religion) Entry into heaven while still alive.
- (Christianity, specifically) The believed entry of Jesus Christ into heaven after his resurrection.
- (Christianity) A holiday celebrating the Ascension of Jesus, 40 days after Easter.
- Ellipsis of Ascension Island.
Synonyms
- (entering heaven): assumption, translation
- (holiday): Ascension Day
Derived terms
Translations
entering heaven alive
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Jesus' rise to heaven
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holiday celebrating Ascension of Jesus — see Ascension Day
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See also
Further reading
- Ascension of Jesus on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- Entering heaven alive on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /a.sɑ̃.sjɔ̃/
Norman
Etymology
From ascension, from Latin ascēnsiō, ascēnsiōnem.
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