Here is part of the conclusion of the oldest surviving Greek homily for the Feast of the Dormition, written by John, metropolitan of Thessalonica in the seventh century: The Apostles, however ...

The Dormition, or "Falling Asleep." The Dormition of the Mother of God. Early eighth century, Novgorod. After the Lord’s Ascension, the Mother of God remained under the care of the Apostle John the ...

The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary: After the Ascension of the Lord, the Mother of God remained in the care of the Apostle John the Theologian, and during his journeys ...