The Mother of Jesus Christ is usually called the Mother of God. She conceived a baby by the Holy Spirit as a Virgin. The Church claims that in the person of Jesus Christ, the universal God was united in the womb of the Virgin Mary with man, therefore the baby is a perfect man and a perfect God. The name "Ever-Virgin" affirms the virginity of the Mother of God.
The Day of the Assumption of the Blessed Lady of the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on 28 August. The holiday begins immediately after the Dormition Lent, so there is an additional reason for believers to have fun - you can remove the vow. For Orthodox people, this day is both sad and cheerful, because the Heavenly Intercessor falls asleep (does not die!), But gains immortality in heaven, where she has the opportunity to see her son.
Before the feast of August 27, in all churches during the evening service, the Shroud, on which the Mother of God is depicted, is taken out of the altar and placed in the middle of the church. Believers offer prayers in churches in honor of their Helper and Intercessor. Prayers continue at home, Orthodox people ask for help from the Virgin Mary. This holy Shroud is located in the middle of the church right up to the burial order.
The shroud will be carried around the church with a procession of the cross. Believers will enter the church and march right under this holy object. This is the day of death, or rather the Assumption, of the Mother of God, but most believers rejoice and rejoice on this day, praising the Mother of God in their songs: "I sing, rejoicing, Your Assumption."
This is due to the fact that the Savior does not die forever, she does not indulge in endless oblivion, but is reborn. Moreover, now her separation from her son is over, and she sees him not suffering, but happy in Heaven. Now the Mother of God has the opportunity to help mere mortals and guide them on the right path.
The demise of the Virgin was as wonderful as the virgin birth. God saved Mary's body from corruption, continuing to take care of the Ever-Virgin.
For all Orthodox people, the Mother of God is an object of imitation. In the Christian faith, after the death of people, two paths await: life (Paradise) and condemnation (Hell). In order for a person to enter Paradise after his resurrection, he must imitate the Mother of God in everything, whose life was righteous and flawless. Orthodox people must strictly observe all the commandments of their faith.
