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The ascension of Jesus
The ascension of Jesus, which took place on May 12, 33, on the Mount of Olives, concludes his earthly ministry. Lifted up in a cloud, he is received into the presence of the Father while two angels announce his glorious return. This event, recorded only by Luke, marks the passage to Christ's heavenly ministry and grounds the eschatological hope of the early Church as it awaits the parousia.
Luke 24.50 (King James Version) :And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org