What is Ascension?
Q: What is Ascension?
A: Ascension is a Christian holiday that celebrates Jesus ascending (going up) to heaven.
Q: When is Ascension Day celebrated?
A: Ascension Day is officially celebrated on a Thursday, although not all countries hold the feast on this day. It is one of the ecumenical feasts and all Christians celebrate it.
Q: What does the story in the Bible say about Jesus' ascension?
A: According to the story told in the Bible, Jesus ascended (went up) to heaven and was seen by his apostles. His body went to heaven and he sits at the right-hand side of God the Father.
Q: Is Ascension Day a public holiday in some countries?
A: Yes, in some countries such as Austria, Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany (since the 1930s), Haiti, Iceland, Indonesia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg Madagascar Namibia The Netherlands Norway Sweden Switzerland and Vanuatu it is a public holiday; Germany also holds its Father's day on the same date.
Q: How many days after Easter is Ascension Day celebrated?
A: Ascension Day is celebrated forty days after Easter or Jesus' resurrection.
Q: Are there other important Christian holidays besides Easter and Pentecost?
A: Yes, Ascension Day is another very important feast in the calendar of Christian Church that all Christians celebrate much like Easter and Pentecost.
