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The Ascension of the Lord

The Ascension of the Lord is Thursday, May 21st, 2020. - Holy Day of Obligation.

"...you will receive power when the holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight.

Acts of the Apostles 1: 8-9
The Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ occurred forty days after the Resurrection of the Lord on Easter Sunday.
At His Ascension, the Lord Jesus ascended Body and Soul into heaven (Luke 24: 50-53; Acts of the Apostles 1: 9-11).

The Ascension took place in broad daylight on the Mount of Olives, in the presence of His Apostles and disciples.

"...you will receive power when the holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." When he had said this, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight.