FEAST OF TRANSFIGURATION

Sunday, July 27th, is the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Aylagerbootyoon or Baydzaragerbootyoon in Armenian. The feast marks Christ's appearance with a resplendent countenance to three of His disciples, Peter, John, and James, on the holy mountain of Galilee, also known as Mount Tabor. In Armenia, it is also known as Vartavar (the Festival of Roses) after the old pagan feast, which it replaced.

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Please note: in accordance with the canons of the Armenian Church, Requiem Services may not be performed on the five major feast days of the Armenian Church. Requests for Requiem Services may be made for the following Sunday.