Uznesenia

Uznesenia is a term found in several Slavic languages, generally meaning the act of lifting up or elevation. The word is formed from a root meaning to lift or carry up and a suffix that nominalizes actions, so it commonly denotes an event or result of elevation in different contexts.

In religious contexts, uznesenie often refers to events in which a sacred person is raised to heaven or lifted up in a ceremonial sense. This can include references to the Assumption or ascent of saints, though the exact sense and naming of the feast vary by tradition and language. The term is used primarily in Eastern Christian liturgical and devotional language.

In secular or administrative usage, uznesenie can denote a formal decision, decree, or resolution issued by a body such as a government, court, or organization. The sense here aligns with the broader idea of elevating a status or deciding an outcome that carries official weight.

Etymology: the word derives from Slavic roots meaning “to lift up” and employs a nominalizing suffix, yielding a noun that denotes an act, event, or outcome related to elevation or elevation to a higher status.

See also: ascension, dormition, resolution, decree.