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Assumption of Mary celebrated by Catholic communities worldwide

On August 15, 2026, Catholic communities across various regions celebrated the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This religious feast commemorates the dogma, proclaimed by Pope Pius XII in 1950, that Mary was taken into heaven in both body and soul.

In Croatia, significant celebrations occurred in several locations. In Novigrad na Dobri, a procession and mass were held, while in the Lika-Senj region, police officers continued a tradition of pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Krasno that dates back to the Homeland War. In Sveti Marija, large numbers of pilgrims gathered for traditional processions and masses.

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, thousands of believers gathered in Docu near Travnik for a solemn mass led by Fra Zdenko Frljić, who emphasized the importance of faith and family identity. In Rijeka, Archbishop Mate Uzinić delivered a sermon at the Trsat sanctuary, calling for peace and social responsibility.

Other notable observances included religious services in Spain, Mexico, and Italy, alongside artistic reflections on the spiritual significance of the event. The day remains a major cultural and religious milestone, blending theological dogma with deep-seated local traditions and community gatherings.

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Assumption of Mary · Assumption of Mary · Catholic Church · Croatia · Dolac · Fra Zdenko Frljić · Francis · Franciscan Order · Italy · Kamensko · Marija Bistrica · Mary

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Assumption holds that Mary was taken into Heaven in both body and soul.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Pope and the Church direct prayers for global peace to the Virgin Mary.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The feast of the Assumption is celebrated on August 15.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Catholic Church commemorates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary as a sign of eternal life.
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed that his thoughts are with those fighting summer wildfires. www.iefimerida.gr
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The liturgy was held on the occasion of the Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary on August 15. www.iefimerida.gr
  • [● 4 SOURCES] Chania MP Alexandros Markoyiannakis attended the service. www.iefimerida.gr
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The Prime Minister attended a Divine Liturgy at the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior in Varypetro, Chania. www.iefimerida.gr
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The Prime Minister was accompanied by Abbess Theoxeni. www.iefimerida.gr

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