Georgia celebrates Mariamoba

Orthodox Christians in Georgia are celebrating the Day of Virgin Mary, which is otherwise known as the Dormition of the Mother of God today. In Georgia, Mary is referred to as Mariami and the holiday is known as Mariamoba. The holiday commemorates the "falling asleep” or death of Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ and, as believed, her bodily resurrection before being taken up to heaven. The majority of Georgia’s population is Orthodox Christian so today is a public holiday in the country. The Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II conducted a festive service today.

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Georgia celebrates Mariamoba

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