Schedule of festive events

The festive events of St. Sarkis and the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple will take place in the Artsakh Diocese.

On February 12, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church celebrates the feast of the commander Saint Sarkis, his son Martiros and 14 soldiers. Commander Sarkis is considered as a patron saint for young couples and lovers.

On February 14, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church celebrates the feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple commemorating the presentation of the 40-day-old Christ Child to the Temple in Jerusalem. On the instructions of His Holiness, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, the feast of St. Sarkis was proclaimed as the Blessing day of young people, and the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple was proclaimed as the Blessing day of the newlyweds.