Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

On February 14, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church will celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord—commemorating the Infant Jesus's offering to the Temple. By decree of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, this day has also been proclaimed the Day of Blessing for Newlyweds.

On the occasion of the feast, at the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin:

• On February 13 at 4:30 PM, the Evening Service and the Eve of the Feast of the Presentation will be celebrated. At the conclusion of the service, the traditional Presentation bonfire will be lit in the courtyard of the Mother See monastic complex.

• On February 14 at 10:30 AM, the Holy and Immortal Divine Liturgy will be celebrated, followed by the Rite of Blessing of Newlyweds.