"The poor man died
and was carried by the angels
to Abraham's bosom.
The rich man also died and was buried;
and in Hades, being in torment,
he lifted up his eyes,
and saw Abraham far off
and Laz'arus in his bosom ."
Luke 16:22-23
In giving birth you kept your virginity; in your Dormition you did not leave the world, O Mother of God, but were joined to the source of Life. You conceived the living God and, by your prayers, will deliver our souls from death.
-- Byzantine Liturgy, Troparion, Feast of the Dormition, August 15th
