His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Presides Over the Service on the Eve of the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple

Presided by His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia, and Honorary President of the Middle East Council of Churches, the Eve of the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple (Diaruntarach) was solemnly celebrated on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024, at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Antelias, Lebanon. During the special Service, Antasdan (Blessing of the Four Corners of the World), presenting the children to the altar for blessing, and the traditional bonfire took place.

Following the Service, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I addressed the faithful, emphasizing the significance of presenting Baby Jesus to the temple and the importance of preserving traditions. He underscored how traditions contribute to a nation's self-understanding and encouraged Armenian families to uphold these age-old traditions…

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