Twelve young Manx choristers have scaled the Great Laxey Wheel to mark Ascension Day. It celebrates the Christian belief in the ascension of Jesus to heaven, 40 days after his resurrection at Easter.

ASCENSION day marks the Christian belief that Jesus ascended to heaven and is celebrated on the fortieth day of Easter. The event is one of the earliest Christian festivals and dates back to 68 CE.

A celebration for Ascension Day led by the Revd Dr Sam Wells and the Revd Marie-Elsa Bragg, with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, The Daily Service Singers and St Martin's Voices. Every year Radio 4 ...

RINGTOWN – Visitors congregated at the historic Old White Church on Thursday to celebrate Ascension Day, considered by many to be an overlooked day in the Christian calendar. The service, ...

RINGTOWN — Churchgoers from across the region gathered at the historic Old White Church to observe its annual Ascension Day service Thursday. Nearly 100 people packed the pews of the Union Twp. church ...

Ascension Day, a religious holiday that celebrates the death and/or heavenly rising of a religious figure, is very important, but not necessarily well understood. Our clergy unravel the mystery of ...

Built in 1854, the Laxey Wheel is the largest working waterwheel of its kind in the world. Twelve young Manx choristers have scaled the Great Laxey Wheel to mark Ascension Day. It celebrates the ...

ASCENSION Day is an important date in the Christian calendar and is observed by many around the world. Here we take a look at the history of the day and how it is celebrated. Ascension Day ...

ASCENSION Day is an important date in the Christian calendar and is observed by many around the world. Here we take a look at the history of the day and how it is celebrated. Please provide a valid ...