Ascension Day meaning

UK US /əˈsɛnʃən deɪ/ 4 syllables

Ascension Day (noun): (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter.

Definition of Ascension Day

  1. (Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter

    Synonyms: Ascension, Ascension of the Lord

    Type of: holy day of obligation

How to pronounce Ascension Day

Ascension Day is pronounced /əˈsɛnʃən deɪ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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