Theotokos Maria who remained under the protection of St.John after her Sons crucifixion spent days and nights praying, She often visited the tomb of Her Son. Once archangel Gabriel appeared before her and he told her that She was to pass away soon.
The apostles having learnt about this gathered around Her bed. Suddenly there came bright light and Jesus Christ appeared and then St.Mary commited her soul into His hands.
The apostles put Her body into a coffin, but they soon had to open it, to let apostles Thomas who was late for the funeral to say good-bye to her. However there was no body in the cave and this was a sign that St.Mary had also ascended to the skies.
This holiday was celebrated 28/15 August
Dormition of the Holy Mother of God or in Greek the keemeesis of Thotokos Maria wall hagiography.This fresco art work is inside the church on the wall. This is a durable method of painting on a wall by using watercolors on wet plaster.