Saints

Feast

Dormition of the Theotokos

August 15

Date
August 15
Type
Feast

Name variants

  • Mary
  • Maria
  • Panagiota
  • Despina

Short explanation

The falling-asleep of the Most Holy Mother of God, who was translated by her Son to the heavenly Kingdom, and is the joy of all the saints.

Name day connections

This day is traditionally kept by those named: Mary, Maria, Panagiota, Despina.

Prayer

In giving birth thou didst preserve thy virginity; in thy dormition thou didst not forsake the world, O Theotokos. Thou wast translated unto life, being the Mother of Life, and by thine intercessions thou deliverest our souls from death.