Commemoration of St Sophia and her daughters Pisti, Elpida and Agapi
These names are of Christian origin and in Greek mean wisdom, faith, hope and love. Sophia was a child of a noble family and lived near the city of... Read More »
Church Calendar
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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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The Lord’s Presentation to the Temple: Trndez & Diarnt’arach
Trndez & Diarnt'arach (or Tiarn'ndaraj) On February 14, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the Lord’s Presentation to the Temple. Diarnt'arach, or Candlemas as it is known... Read More »
