The Ascension of God

The Ascension of GodThe Ascension of the Lord is one of the so-called Twelve Feasts that Austrians celebrate with the rest of the Catholic world. The ascension of the Lord is the event that completes the salvation of Christ after death and rebirth. This holiday symbolizes the ascension of Jesus to heaven to God the Father. Its date "transitions" within May - early June and falls on the 40th day after Easter. Ascension always falls on Thursday, 9 days before Trinity.

Traditionally, the celebration of Ascension in Catholic churches begins three days earlier: the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday before Ascension are called the “Three Days of Begging.” These days, special church processions are performed and prayers are read with praise of God and requests for favorable weather and a good harvest.

In many Austrian villages, various kinds of folk festivals, music festivals, field fairs are held.

According to ancient tradition, on this day you can eat only poultry meat. In some places, special buns in the form of birds are baked by this day.