lễ quy thiên
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Assumption: In Christian theology, particularly in Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox traditions, this term refers to the bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Giáo hội Công giáo cử hành Lễ Quy Thiên vào ngày 15 tháng 8. (The Catholic Church celebrates the Assumption on August 15th.)
- Lễ Quy Thiên là một ngày lễ trọng. (The Assumption is a holy day of obligation.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in a religious context to denote the specific feast day and its associated theological belief.
Variants and Related Words
- Lễ Đức Mẹ Lên Trời: This is a more common, descriptive Vietnamese name for the same feast, directly translating to "Feast of the Ascension of the Mother of God."
- Lễ Đức Mẹ Lên Trời và Lễ Quy Thiên là một. (The Feast of the Ascension of the Mother of God and the Assumption are the same.)
Synonyms
- Assumption: The direct and primary English equivalent.
- Dormition: A term used in some Eastern Christian traditions, emphasizing the "falling asleep" of Mary before her assumption.
Related Idioms
- is a specific term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions outside of its direct religious meaning.