The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Pocket

Feast Day: August 15 Patronage: Hope and Consolation Pocket - 1 1/2" x 3" Ornament - 2 1/2" x 5" Small - 3 1/2" x 6 3/4" Large - 5 1/2" x 10 1/2" The solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary has been celebrated since the 5th century. In 1950, the Pope proclaimed the dogma of Mary's Assumption, body and soul, into Heaven. "O Holy Mother of God, you who were assumed into heaven, soul and body, may we be illuminated by the clarity and purity of your wisdom so that we too may enter into the Kingdom of Heaven." Printed from Lynn Garlick's Originals. Check out our displays for our pocket saints. The boxes come in 3 sizes. The 24-pocket box is shown here. To purchase, go to the "Displays in Collections" section © Lynn H Garlick