The Dormition of the Theotokos in the Orthodox Church commemorates the falling-asleep and bodily translation of the Virgin Mary, honoring her death as a peaceful passage into eternal life and her unique role in God's plan of salvation; celebrated on August 15 (August 28 on the Julian calendar), the feast combines solemn liturgical hymns, readings, and a rich iconographic tradition that depicts Christ receiving Mary’s soul, highlighting both her human mortality and the promise of resurrection for all the faithful, and it underscores the Church’s teaching on theosis, the sanctifying potential of communion with God and the hope of resurrection for the entire creation.