Ascension day
the 40th day after Easter, commemorating the Ascension of Christ; Holy Thursday.
Historical Examples
He was buried in the new temple church at London vpon the Ascension Day.
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (8 of 12) Raphael Holinshed
noun
(Christianity) the 40th day after Easter, when the Ascension of Christ into heaven is celebrated
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