Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary
Many traditions and legends surround the Virgin Mary’s physical Assumption into heaven. Evidence for these relevant and captivating customs and beliefs varies. We know for certain, however, based on Pope Pius XII’s Munificentissimus Deus: “The Immaculate Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.” While the reality of this historical event wasn’t recognized dogmatically until 1950, we have 2nd century references to Mary’s Assumption.