Ascension

Ascension is the rising to a higher level or and important position.

Ascension is also a bare volcanic island in the Atlantic, rising to nearly 3000 ft., belonging to Britain, 500 m. NW. of St. Helena, and 900 m. from the coast of Africa. It was once an important coaling and victualling station for the navy. It was also an important air station. It is governed as part of the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

The Ascension is a name given to the ascent of Christ into heaven on the fortieth day after the Resurrction.