Feast of the Birth of St John the Forerunner (Baptist)
The Armenian Apostolic Church, observes the Feast of the Birth of St John the Baptist, the Forerunner, in January. The birth of St John is described in detail in... Read More »
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Fast of the Catechumens or Arachavorats Bahk
The Fast of Catechumens (or Arachavorats Bahk) is peculiar only to the Armenian Church. It begins three weeks before Great Lent. In ancient times people could eat only bread and... Read More »
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Commemoration of the Prophet Jonah
On the fifth day (Friday) of the Fasting of Catechumens, the Armenian Church commemorates the remembrance day of the Prophet Jonah. However it is celebrated not as the feast... Read More »
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Feast of St. Sarkis the Captain, Patron of Love and Youth, his son Mardiros and his 14 Soldiers Companions
ST SARKIS THE WARRIOR AND HIS SON ST MARDIROS (MARTYROS) The feast day honoring St. Sarkis is movable. It occurs between January 11th and February 15th. Each year it... Read More »
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Commemoration of the Pontiff St Sahak Partev (Bartev)
St. Sahak is one of the most well known figures in Armenian history. As Catholicos, he supported the work of Mesrob Mashdots in the creation of the Armenian alphabet... Read More »
