The following contribution on the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a ... event of her falling asleep and transport to Heaven as found in the icon and liturgy of the ancient Church. At the ...

Q: Can you tell me more about the icons of the Dormition which include the figure of " Jephonias" with his hands cut off? A: The legend of Mary's burial reaches the West by way of the Liber de ...

This event is known as the Assumption or Dormition of the Virgin Mary ... They sleep outside in the courtyard of the church in Agiassos. The icon of Mary is carried around the church. The celebration ...