On the 40th day of Holy Easter, the Christendom marks Ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven. Festive liturgies are held on this occasion at all acting churches across Georgia.
Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II will give a divine liturgy at Sameba (Holy Trinity) Cathedral in Tbilisi.
The Christian doctrine of the Ascension holds that Jesus ascended to heaven in the presence of his Eleven Apostles following his resurrection, and that in heaven he sits at the right hand of God the Father.
The Ascension implies Jesus' humanity being taken into heaven. Ascension Day, celebrated 40 days after Easter, is one of chief feasts of the Christian year. The feast dates back at least to the later 300s, as is widely attested.
