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Dormition Abbey

Where Mary fell into eternal sleep — a Benedictine sanctuary.

About This Holy Site

This majestic Benedictine abbey marks the site where, according to tradition, the Virgin Mary fell into eternal sleep before being assumed into Heaven. The crypt contains a beautiful sculpture of the sleeping Mary. The church's stunning mosaics and the sound of Gregorian chant create an atmosphere of deep reverence.

Biblical Significance

Tradition of the Assumption of Mary