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Christian Holiday Ascension of Jesus Christ

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Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas (birth of Jesus) and Easter (resurrection of Jesus).

But what about the Ascension Day of Jesus Christ?

Ascension Day is a great Christian holiday celebrated by several churches across the globe.

It is an event that falls 40 days after the Easter holiday.

Along with other Christian holidays such as the Passion, Easter, and Pentecost, Ascension Day is one of the commonly celebrated holidays of Jesus Christ.

We also know ascension of Jesus Christ as the Feast of Ascension of Jesus, Ascension Day, Ascension Thursday, or Holy Thursday.

It commemorates Jesus Christ ascending to heaven after His resurrection.

To help you understand more about Ascension Day, here is everything you need to know.

What is Christian Holiday Ascension of Jesus Christ?

Ascension of Jesus Christ is the day that remembers Jesus Christ ascending to heaven after the resurrection.

We observe the day on the 40th day of Easter. It is normally on a Thursday.

We have celebrated the feast in both Western and Eastern Christianity since the 4th century.

According to the bible, 40 days from the day He resurrected, Jesus Christ ascended into heaven.

He led His disciples to Mt Olive in Jerusalem and told them the time has come for Him to return to God.

Acts 1:9 – And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, they lifted him up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.

According to the New Testament, Jesus ascended into heaven in the presence of His 11 disciples.

God exalted Jesus Christ after His death.

He rose Him from the dead, took Him to heaven, and Jesus took His seat at the right hand of God.

According to the Christian faith, Jesus ascending to heaven is viewed as a blessing to the earthly group below Him.

Some churches that celebrate this holiday include Roman Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox, Lutheran, and many others.

When is Ascension Day?

We normally mark ascension Day of Jesus Christ on the 6th Thursday after Easter Sunday or 39 days after Easter Sunday.

But because of different Easter dates, the date might be different.

What is the meaning of Ascension?

According to Christianity, Jesus Christ died and rose from the dead, and He did not die another death.

However, 40 days after His resurrection, He was taken up, body and soul, to heaven to be reunited with God the Father.

We know the event of ascending to heaven as ascension, and it was something that was witnessed by Jesus’ eleven disciples.

Christians also celebrated it all over the world.

They derive ascension from Christian’s belief in the exaltation and glorification of Jesus after His death and resurrection.

Also, according to the Gospel of John in the New Testament, it shows a new relationship between Jesus and His Father, and between Him and His followers.

What is the significance of celebrating Ascension’s Day of Jesus Christ?

Ascension Day is a feast that helps Christians understand how Jesus Christ is and His role.

When Jesus ascended into heaven, it was not because His work was finished, and he needed to go back to heaven to take a rest.

Jesus Christ ascending to heaven has a big significance for Christians all over the world.

Here are some reasons commemorating Ascension Day is so important.

Jesus overcame death – The ascension showed that Jesus had the power to defeat death.

They did not resurrect him to die again but to live forever with God, the father.

Jesus is alive with God the Father – The fact that Jesus ascended into heaven in full view of His disciples tells He is alive.

Jesus Christ is alive, not dead, and is with God the Father.

Christ’s earthly work was successful – Christ’s birth, death, resurrection, and He ascending to heaven marked a new era in the world’s history.

It showed that His earthy work was successful and God’s grace was now on everyone, Jews and the Gentiles.

Christians celebrate the Lord’s Last Supper in anticipation of His return – When Christians celebrate the Lord’s Last Supper, it reminded everyone of His death, resurrection, and return.

By testifying Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, Christians also testify to the significance of His ascension.

The Holy Spirit indwells Christians – After ascending to heaven, Jesus sent a helper, the Holy Spirit.

The coming of the Holy Spirit, an event that is celebrated on Pentecost, is a huge spiritual change that took place.

Once they were indwelt by the Holy Spirit, the timid and depressed disciples burst into an explosion of amazing healing and fearless proclamation.

And through the Holy Spirit, all Christians can preach and make disciples with power.

How is Ascension Day of Jesus Christ celebrated?

They officially celebrate the ascension Day of Jesus Christ on a Thursday, the 40th day of Easter, or 39days after Easter Sunday.

The event occurs 10 days before the Pentecost.

Various churches across the world celebrate the day with prayers that include a time of reflection.

Some churches organize church crawl, where Christians travel from one church to another to understand different church events.

Other churches feature a combined choir to offer special songs written specifically for Ascension Day.

The celebrations include demonstrations symbolizing Jesus Christ’s entry into heaven.

In some countries, Christians chase a “devil” through the streets.

Ascension Day is a public holiday in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, France, Indonesia, Sweden, and others.

However, it is not a public holiday in many countries, including Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and others.

Last Words

Ascension of Jesus Christ is a great day for all Christians.

It is one event that has shaped and defined the lives of Christians.

And as Jesus went to heaven, so will all his followers.

Jesus also promised His disciples that He will send a Helper, the Holy Spirit.

On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit poured into his disciples.

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