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Why is it called ascension Thursday?

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∙ 12y ago

Updated: 11/15/2022

Ascension Day is traditionally celebrated on a Thursday, the fortieth day of Easter (following the count given in Acts 1:3), although some Roman Catholic provinces have moved the observance to the following Sunday.

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