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Feast of the Assumption and Grape Blessing Service
Aug 16, 2015 @ 10:00 am-12:30 pm
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD (ASDVADZADZIN) AND BLESSING OF GRAPES SERVICE
Morning Service 8:30am
Divine Liturgy 10:00am
Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God
The Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God is a non-variable commemoration and the oldest of all those dedicated to St. Mary. The Armenian Church celebrates this feast day on the nearest Sunday to August 15, a practice adopted at the time of St. Nersess the Graceful.
Assumption comprises a week of fasting, Navagadik, and a Memorial Day. In the early centuries, the observance took place over the course of three days; but as arranged by Shnorhali, it was extended to nine days. The tradition concerning the dormition of the Holy Mother did not become a basic teaching (doctrine) of the church until the 9th century; and it wasn't until the 12th century that the feast was titled "the Assumption."
On the Feast of the Assumption, the blessing of grapes takes place immediately after the Divine Liturgy. (source:www.armenianchurch-ed.net)