The Dormition of Virgin MARY

✨ The Assumption of the Virgin Mary – True or False Exercise

Instructions: Read each sentence carefully and write True (T) or False (F). Correct the false statements in your notebook.

Statements:

1. The Assumption of the Virgin Mary is celebrated on August 15th.

2. The word “Assumption” means that Mary was buried in Jerusalem.

3. According to Catholic belief, Mary was taken to heaven with her body and soul.

4. The Assumption is not celebrated in Orthodox countries.

5. In many places, the Assumption is a public holiday.

6. The Bible gives a detailed description of Mary’s Assumption.

7. The Assumption shows the importance of Mary in Christian faith.

8. People often attend church services on this day.

9. The Assumption and Dormition are two completely unrelated events.

10. Mary is honored for her humility, obedience, and love.

Answer Key:

1. True

2. False → The word Assumption means Mary was taken into heaven, not buried.

3. True

4. False → Orthodox churches celebrate the Dormition, which is a similar event.

5. True

6. False → The Bible does not give a detailed account; the belief comes from Church tradition.

7. True

8. True

9. False → They refer to the same event, but with different theological interpretations.

10. True