On the fortieth day after Easter, Jesus, together with His Apostles, went to the mount called Olivet and gave them instructions for their mission. Then “He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.”

From two angels the Apostles received the promise: “This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven” (Acts 1: 3-11). This promise is also reflected in the New Apostolic Creed: “I believe that the Lord Jesus will return as sure as he ascended to heaven.”