The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebrated on August 15th, commemorates the Catholic belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken body and soul into heaven at the end of her life. It’s a Holy Day of Obligation meaning they are required to attend Mass. In Ireland, it’s also known as Lá Fhéile Naomh Muire san Fhómhar, which means “The Feast Day of Our Lady in the Harvest Time”.

Irish Tradition: In Ireland, the feast is linked to the harvest, with Mary often seen as the Queen of the Harvest according to Catholic Ireland .Net.

It is the passage to the eternal happiness in store for those who toil for truth and justice and do their utmost to follow Christ.” “Mary is assumed into heaven: small and humble, she is the first to receive the highest glory.