The Ascension

The Ascension , also called Ascension Day , is a major holy day of the Church of the Silver Flame that commemorates Tira Miron sacrificing herself to become the Voice of the Silver Flame and in the process founding the religion. It occurs on 1 Sypheros each year. [1] [2] [3]

Description

This day sees followers of the Silver Flame come together to reaffirm their faith and express their gratitude to Tira Miron. [1] [2] They celebrated her sacrifice and, later, the end of the Last War . [4]

Activities

Sermons and blessing ceremonies are held throughout the day for all faithful who visit Silver Flame temples and cathedrals. [1] [2] Believers sang in celebration. [4]

Amongst these events, on Ascension Day, followers of the Silver Flame look for ways to aid or give to their communities. [1] [2]

New members of the faith are often initiated into the church on holy days like the Ascension. [5]

Locations

In Sharn , Silver Flame worshipers attend all the temples in the city for the Ascension, though the most magnificent ceremony is held at the Cathedral of the Cleansing Flame . [1]

History

The Sharn Inquisitive sent a reporter to cover the Ascension ceremony at Flamekeep , Thrane . The reporter was moved by the experience and wrote of it in the article "I was Scorched by the Silver Flame!" [4]

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