ASCENSION SUNDAY
June 1
Ascension Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday following Ascension Thursday, which occurs 40 days after Easter. This day commemorates the Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven, as described in the New Testament. It is a significant event in the Christian liturgical calendar, marking the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry and his exaltation to the right hand of God. The celebration includes special church services, prayers, and hymns that reflect on the significance of Jesus’ ascension and its implications for believers