Definition

Proper noun 1. A Christian feast day: Ascension of the Lord is the name for the Christian holy day that commemorates the bodily ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven, as described in the New Testament. It is observed on the 40th day after Easter Sunday.

Usage

• The term "Ascension of the Lord" is used specifically to refer to the annual religious observance or feast day.
• It is typically capitalized as it is the name of a specific event and feast day.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Ascension Thursday": A common alternative name for the feast day, referencing the traditional day of the week on which it falls.
  • In many countries, Ascension Thursday is a public holiday.

Variants and Related Words

• The Ascension: A more general term for the event being commemorated, often used interchangeably with "Ascension of the Lord" when referring to the feast day.
  • We celebrate the Ascension forty days after Easter.
• Ascension Day: Another common name for the same feast day.
  • The school is closed for Ascension Day.

Synonyms

• Feast of the Ascension
• Holy Thursday (Note: This can be ambiguous as it also refers to Maundy Thursday before Easter)

Related Concepts

• Easter: The resurrection feast which precedes the Ascension.
• Pentecost: The feast celebrated ten days after the Ascension of the Lord.
• Paschal season: The liturgical season encompassing Easter, Ascension, and Pentecost.

Noun

1. (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter