The Ascension refers to the event in which Jesus Christ is believed to have risen to heaven after his resurrection. According to the New Testament, this event occurred 40 days after Easter, when Jesus appeared to his disciples, teaching them and preparing them for their mission. During the Ascension, Jesus was taken up into the sky while his disciples watched. This event is significant in Christian theology as it signifies the completion of Jesus' earthly ministry and his exaltation to the right hand of God. The Ascension is commemorated in the Christian calendar on Ascension Day, which occurs 40 days after Easter.