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   ascension

   /əˈsɛnʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of rising to an important position or a higher level: "his ascension to the presidency"
   • ▪ the ascent of Christ into heaven on the fortieth day after the Resurrection.

   Word Origin Middle English (referring to the ascent of Christ): via Old French from Latin ascensio(n-), from the verb ascendere (see ascend).

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   • 1. ascensional adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishASCENSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ASCENSION definition: 1. the process of rising to a position of higher importance, rank, or success: 2. the action of…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ascensionAscension Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ASCENSION is the act or process of ascending. How to use ascension in a sentence.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › Ascension-ChristianityAscension | Description, Significance, Feast, & Art | Britannica

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Ascension, in Christian belief, the ascent of Jesus Christ into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection (Easter being reckoned as the first day). The Ascension represents the glorification and exaltation of Jesus following his death and Resurrection, as well as his return to God the Father.

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   Ascension definition: the act of ascending; ascent. . See examples of ASCENSION used in a sentence.

6. www.biblestudytools.com › dictionary › ascensionAscension Meaning - Bible Definition and References

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   Discover the meaning of Ascension in the Bible. Study the definition of Ascension with multiple Bible Dictionaries and Encyclopedias and find scripture references in the Old and New Testaments.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishASCENSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 meanings: 1. the act of ascending 2. astronomy the rising of a star above the horizon New Testament the passing of Jesus.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.britannica.com › summary › Ascension-ChristianityMeaning and significance of Ascension | Britannica

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   Ascension, In Christian belief, the ascent of Jesus into heaven 40 days after the Resurrection. The Book of Acts relates that, after several appearances to the Apostles over a period of 40 days, Jesus was taken up in their presence and hidden behind a cloud, a symbol of God’s presence.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › ascensionAscension - definition of ascension by The Free Dictionary

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   a. In Christianity, the bodily rising of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection.

10. www.catholiceducation.org › spiritual-life › the-meaning-of-the-ascensionThe Meaning of the Ascension - Catholic Education Resource Center

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    It expresses our belief that in Christ human nature, the humanity in which we all share, has entered into the inner life of God in a new and hitherto unheard of way. It means that man has found an everlasting place in God. Heaven is not a place beyond the stars, but something much greater, something ...

11. www.christianity.com › church-holidays › what-is-ascension-dayWhat Is Ascension Day? Meaning & Why Christians Celebrate It

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    May 3, 2024 · Traditions of Ascension Day. Because the date of Easter varies from year to year, the celebration of the Ascension moves with it. It always falls on the fortieth day from Easter and, since Easter always falls on a Sunday, Ascension Day always falls on a Thursday; it is frequently called "Holy Thursday."