The feast of the Ascension is celebrated on
the fortieth day after Easter Sunday, commemorating the Ascension of Christ
into Heaven and His completion of the work of our redemption. The liturgy on
this day celebrates the entry of Christ into heaven with our human nature
glorified, and the pledge of our glorification with Him. In the past,
processions outside the church were held on this day to imitate Christ's
leading the Apostles out of the city to the Mount of Olives, and to
commemorate the entry of Christ into heaven.
