Monthly Archives: July 2023

Feast of the Assumption – Sunday, August 13

Feast of the Assumption – Sunday, August 13
The Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God (Asdvadzadzin), one of the five major feasts of the Armenian Church, is celebrated on Sunday, August 13th this year (or the Sunday closest to August 14th). This Feast commemorates the bodily ascent...
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Feast of the Transfiguration (Vartavar) on Sunday, July 16th

Feast of the Transfiguration (Vartavar) on Sunday, July 16th

8 Things to Know about the Feast of the Transfiguration

  1. What does the word "transfiguration" mean? The word comes from the Latin roots trans- ("across") and figura ("form, shape"). It thus signifies a change of form or appearance. The Armenian word...
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